Did you know? People of color are more likely to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and therefore have a greater need for kidney transplants. Despite having a greater need, people of color are less likely to receive kidney transplants. This is due to a variety of factors, including cultural barriers, lack of education about donation, and a shortage of donors from minority communities.
The leading cause of kidney disease in the United States is diabetes. Are you at risk for kidney disease?
Here are 10 things you should know about kidney health and transplantation:
At Network for Hope, we’re working to increase kidney health among people of color in our community by:
