Anemia of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease: Are there unique issues in disadvantaged populations?

Journal
Ethnicity & Disease
ISSN
1049-510X
Date Issued
2009-03
Author(s)
Type
Resource Types::text::journal::journal article::review article
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Abstract
Several sources of data indicate that there are racial and ethnic disparities in the management of anemia of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. In this article, I present evidence documenting these disparities and discuss possible factors that may explain the suboptimal anemia management. I also provide recommendations to improve anemia management in disadvantaged populations.