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Chronic Kidney Disease: A Nursing Case Study

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There are many discrepancies that exist among individuals of African descent regarding the origins of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a perilous affliction which can be caused by numerous factors. Although blacks and African Americans represent just 13.2% of the overall U.S. population, they account for more than 35% of all patients in the United States receiving dialysis for kidney failure (The National Kidney Foundation, 2016). Black men have been found to suffer major health disparities when compared to their Caucasian counterpart’s. They also have an increased rate of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Significant differences exist in this population and include a number of factors such as; socioeconomic status, education, cultural, and even trust issues with health care providers.
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