In predominantly African-American communities, people of all races miss out on kidney care
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Regardless of race, fewer people see a kidney specialist before starting dialysis if they live in predominantly black communities, according to a new study. The results highlight the importance of understanding why patients in predominantly African-American areas are less likely to receive kidney-related care while their kidney function is clearly declining.