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Karen Courville1, Vicente Sánchez-Polo2, Roberta Arena3
1Department of Nephrology, Hospital Gustavo N. Collado, Chitré, Panamá.
Kidney International Reports
|January 22, 2026
Summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects global health, influenced by social factors like poverty and migration. Migrant populations face unique challenges in accessing kidney care, necessitating improved healthcare strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global health issue.
- Social determinants like poverty, low birthweight, and healthcare access impact CKD prevalence.
- Migration patterns interact with socioeconomic factors to modify CKD distribution and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the intersection of CKD and migration.
- To analyze how migrant populations influence global CKD prevalence and treatment.
- To identify challenges faced by migrants in accessing nephrology services.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on CKD, social determinants, and migration.
- Analysis of epidemiological data regarding migrant populations and CKD.
- Exploration of healthcare access barriers for migrants in nephrology.
Main Results:
- Migrant populations exhibit altered CKD prevalence and therapeutic responses.
- Barriers to accessing specialized kidney care disproportionately affect migrant individuals.
- Socioeconomic factors compound the health challenges for migrants with CKD.
Conclusions:
- Migration is a critical factor influencing global CKD burden.
- Addressing healthcare access disparities for migrants is essential for equitable CKD management.
- Integrated strategies are needed to improve nephrology care for diverse migrant populations.
Keywords:
ESRD in migrantsaccess to health carechronic kidney diseasehealth care access barrierhealth disparities in CKDmigration and CKDsMore Related Videos
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