In this population of patients with a wide rangeof GFRs, levels of albuminuria, and causes ofCKD, empagliflozin led to a risk of progressionof kidney disease or death from cardiovascularcauses that was 28% lower than that with placebo, with no major safety concerns. Treatmentwith empagliflozin was effective regardless of diabetes status and was effective in patientswith a broad range of eGFRs, down to approximately 20 ml per minute per 1.73 m2. The riskof hospitalization for any cause was 14% lowerin the empagliflozin group than in the placebogroup