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Kidney disease in Native Americans.

Andrew S Narva

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |August 3, 2002
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    Summary

    American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) face disproportionately high rates of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), primarily due to type 2 diabetes. Despite improved dialysis access, significant barriers hinder optimal care and kidney transplantation for AI/AN communities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Nephrology
    • Health Disparities

    Background:

    • The disease burden among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) has shifted towards chronic illnesses, notably type 2 diabetes and its complications.
    • AI/AN populations exhibit a 3.5-fold higher prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to white Americans, largely driven by diabetes.
    • ESRD poses a significant community-wide challenge for many tribes, prompting the development of reservation-based dialysis services.

    Discussion:

    • Reservation-based dialysis has enhanced access to renal replacement therapy but faces substantial challenges.
    • Barriers include remote locations, poverty, staffing difficulties, cultural and language differences, and high rates of diabetic complications.
    • AI/AN individuals experience disparities in kidney transplantation access, with longer waiting times, though post-transplant survival rates are comparable to white Americans.

    Key Insights:

    • Type 2 diabetes is the primary driver of high ESRD rates in AI/AN populations.
    • Geographic isolation and socioeconomic factors create significant obstacles for ESRD care delivery on reservations.
    • Despite transplantation access disparities, AI/AN patients achieve similar survival outcomes post-transplant.

    Outlook:

    • Aggressive intervention strategies focusing on prevention and optimal therapy are crucial to mitigate the rising incidence of ESRD in AI/AN communities.
    • Addressing socioeconomic and cultural barriers is essential for improving ESRD care and outcomes.
    • Continued efforts are needed to reduce disparities in kidney transplantation access for AI/AN patients.

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