Mayo Clinic Minute – Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease [Video]

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. 

Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a cycle that increases the risk of chronic kidney disease. And there are ways to help reduce the risks.
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