Australia: Chronic Kidney Disease In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People

Australia: Chronic Kidney Disease In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People   Summary   Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious and increasingly common health problem in Australia. People with CKD, particularly those with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), suffer poor health outcomes and a decreased quality of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those who live in remote communities, are at a greater risk of developing CKD, and have substantially poorer health...

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