Title: Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease | National Kidney Foundation
Headings: Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease
Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease
Change the Face of Kidney Disease
What is kidney disease?
Can anyone get kidney disease?
Why are minority populations at greater risk for kidney disease?
How does healthcare access play a role?
What can I do to prevent kidney disease?

Content: Finding and treating your kidney disease early can help slow or even stop kidney disease from getting worse. But if your kidney disease gets worse, it can lead to kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. Can anyone get kidney disease? Yes, anyone can get kidney disease at any age. However, some people are more likely than others to get it. These are the 5 main risk factors of kidney disease: Diabetes (you or your family)
High blood pressure (you or your family)
Heart disease (you or your family)
Family history of kidney failure, diabetes, or high blood pressure
Obesity
Other important risk factors for kidney disease: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American, American Indian, or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander heritage
Age 60 or older
Low birth weight
Prolonged use of NSAIDs, a type of painkillers, such as ibuprofen and naproxen
Lupus, other autoimmune disorders
Chronic urinary tract infections
Kidney stones
Knowing if you are at risk for kidney disease is the first step toward leading a healthier life. We’ve made it easier than ever to know your risk.