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Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: |
Learn the Risks: You Have the Power to Prevent Kidney Disease. |
| Author: |
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| Source: |
Bethesda, MD: National Kidney Disease Education Program. 2004. 4 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP). 3 Kidney Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: 1-866-454-3639. Email: nkdep@info.niddk.nih.gov. Website: www.nkdep.nih.gov. Price: First 50 copies free. Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: |
People with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family member with kidney failure are more likely to develop kidney disease. This brochure helps African Americans understand the risk factors for kidney disease, a problem that is more prevalent in this community than in white Americans. The brochure outlines the basic physiology of the healthy kidneys, reminds readers that kidney disease often strikes without warning symptoms, and reviews the impact of hypertension and diabetes on the incidence of kidney disease. Diabetes is the most common cause and hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure, thus strategies to control these conditions may prevent kidney disease as well. A tear-away card is included that lists questions for readers to ask their health care providers, as well as tips for talking with members of their health care team. Readers are also referred to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov) and the National Kidney Disease Education Program (www.nkdep.nih.gov) for more information. The brochure is illustrated with photographs of African Americans. |
| Format: |
Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Diabetes Mellitus. Kidney Diseases. African Americans. Risk Factors. Hypertension. Epidemiology. Prevention. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Symptoms. Information Resources. Patient Education. Patient Care Team. Drug Therapy. Antihypertensives. Blood Pressure. Incidence. |
| Publication Number: |
DMBR11875. |
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