2020 Summary of Kidney Health Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNetOct 2020

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Published in 2020, this short, visual report summarises the key findings and concepts from the review to provide a holistic picture of kidney health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

It is a quick source of information covering:
  • established risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)
  • context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and kidney health
  • how common CKD and ESKD are among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • treatment and care for CKD and ESKD and the personal impact on patients
  • care considerations including: mental health, rural and remote access for care, workforce, cultural safety and communication, and peer support.

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