Chronic renal failure in tropical Africa.
The high occurrence of end-stage renal disease among black Americans is a well established feature. Black Africans are also more affected by chronic renal diseases. This lethal condition may constitute a great challenge for nephrologists in the tropics where financial resources to fund dialysis treatment are very scarce. A realistic role for the tropical nephrologist is discussed.
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D000349:Africa; D044383:Black People; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D014330:Tropical Medicine; D014481:United States; D001741:Black or African American