Race, Sex, and Kidney Disease Trial Participation

Abstract

Kidney disease is a major public health problem and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.1 It is known that the racial/ethnic minorities like people who are Hispanic or Black/African American experience greater rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are 2-4 times more likely to develop kidney failure requiring dialysis as compared to their White counterparts.2 Sex also seems to play a major role in the development and progression of kidney disease.3 Women are more likely to develop kidney disease; however, they have lesser requirements for dialysis as compared to men.

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