Risk Factors for Rapid Kidney Function Decline Among African Americans: The Jackson Heart Study (JHS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial differences in rapid kidney function decline exist, but less is known regarding factors associated with rapid decline among African Americans. Greater understanding of potentially modifiable risk factors for early kidney function loss may help reduce the burden of kidney failure in this high-risk population.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting & participants

3,653 African American participants enrolled in the Jackson Heart Study (JHS) with kidney function data from 2 of 3 examinations (2000-2004 and 2009-2013). Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated from serum creatinine using the CKD-EPI creatinine equation.

Predictors

Demographics, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and clinical risk factors for kidney failure.

SUBMITTER: Young BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5445065 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature