Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by decreased kidney function and kidney damage. Damaged renal tissue has a diminished ability to produce erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. Consequently, patients with CKD often experience anemia, defined as a reduction in red blood cells or hemoglobin levels. The risk of anemia increases as CKD progresses and kidney function declines.

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