Did you know that approximately 2 million Australians may be affected by early-stage kidney disease and don't know it? Our major problem in creating awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease is that people can lose up to 90% of the use of the Kidneys without even knowing it, making it ‘The Silent Killer. 

The Shire of Williams is supporting the call for people to lower their blood pressure to protect their kidneys by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Our sporting & leisure facilities and encouragement of sporting clubs are a major supporter of a healthy lifestyle providing many opportunities for members of the community to ‘Keep The Pressure Down’ and avoid The Silent Killer.

Adult Australians are at risk of Chronic Kidney Disease if they:
• Have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Have diabetes
• Smoke cigarettes
• Are obese
• Have a family history of chronic kidney disease
• Are over 50 years of age
• Are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

For more information please visit www.kidney.org.au