英国的肾脏健康差距：以种族为重点。

Renal health disparities in the United Kingdom: a focus on ethnicity.

机构信息

Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury, Luton, United Kingdom.

出版信息

Semin Nephrol. 2010 Jan;30(1):8-11. doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2009.10.006.

DOI:10.1016/j.semnephrol.2009.10.006

PMID:20116642

Abstract

The increased rate of type 2 diabetes among minority ethnic groups compared with Caucasians in the United Kingdom has been well documented. Diabetes complications, such as end-stage renal failure, are much more prevalent among the South Asian and African-Caribbean population in the United Kingdom. Inequalities do currently exist in diabetes and renal services and the solutions to rectifying this situation are complex, focusing both on disease prevention and disease management. However, the financial and human burden of not addressing these inequalities encourage some immediate action.

摘要

英国少数民族 2 型糖尿病的发病率高于白种人，这一点已有充分记录。在英国，南亚和非洲加勒比人群中，糖尿病并发症（如终末期肾衰竭）更为普遍。糖尿病和肾脏服务方面确实存在不平等现象，而纠正这种情况的解决方案很复杂，既要注重疾病预防，也要注重疾病管理。然而，如果不解决这些不平等问题，将会带来巨大的经济和人力负担，因此需要立即采取一些行动。