Objective To describe how the Australian Government Department of Health policies
address equity in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We searched …

Abstract Objective To describe how Commonwealth, state and territory policies address
access to care for Australians living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with an emphasis on …

Ameliorating the inequitable burden of kidney disease that is experienced by Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples is an achievable goal. Genuine and committed partnerships …

Objectives People with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation in
rural areas have worse outcomes, including an increased risk of hospitalisation and …

Global inequity in the distribution of both the burden and management of kidney disease is
behind the theme of World Kidney Day, 12 March 2015,“Kidney Health for All”. 1 It will be …

Kidney disease is common in the UK:• Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 of the
general population (1)• Acute kidney injury affects one in 20 hospital admissions (2)• One …

Abstract Background Indigenous peoples in Australia, New Zealand and Canada carry a
greater burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) than the general populations in each …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a financial burden on patients and their
households. This descriptive study measures the prevalence of economic hardship and out …

Background Australian healthcare quality and safety accreditation standards recommend
health services partner with health care users, to ensure the highest quality of care …

Inequalities in the social determinants of health are well documented for Indigenous peoples
worldwide, and are key drivers of health inequity. 1-4 Key to understanding the historical …