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May 1, 2025Advances in Kidney Disease and HealthOpen Access

Inequities in the Care and Outcomes of Indigenous People Living With Kidney Failure

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STSomkanya TungsangaIOIkechi G. OkpechiSCSwasti Chaturvedi

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Overview

Review reveals significant barriers and disparities in kidney outcomes for indigenous peoples, suggesting community-driven solutions.

Key Points

  • Kidney failure outcomes are significantly worse for indigenous peoples, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions.
  • Disparities stem from systemic challenges like geographic isolation and mistrust, affecting access to kidney replacement therapy.
  • Epidemiological data shows a disproportionate burden of chronic kidney disease among indigenous populations in multiple countries.
  • Culturally sensitive solutions, such as enhancing access to home dialysis, may improve overall kidney care for these communities.

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Tungsanga et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d7ccf1dd9ea359e5899https://doi.org/10.1053/j.akdh.2024.10.008
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