Title: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans - DaVita
Headings: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for diabetes in African Americans
Prevention of diabetes & high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for high blood pressure in African Americans
Risk factors and symptoms for kidney disease in African Americans
How African Americans can better the odds
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Content: Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans - DaVita
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Risks for Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Did you know African Americans are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) leading to dialysis and transplant? Compared to other ethnic groups, the African American population has higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, which are the two leading causes of kidney disease. Almost one in every three African Americans has high blood pressure. Because there are no warning signs, frequently people have high blood pressure or kidney disease and don't even know they have a health problem. Even diabetes doesn't always have symptoms. This is why it is important to have regular physicals or screening for high blood pressure and diabetes. If you get a clean bill of health, follow a healthy lifestyle to prevent getting a disease. If you find out you have diabetes and/or high blood pressure, be sure to discuss your condition with your doctor.