Racial disparities in access to transplantation: a tough nut to crack.
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19721423.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/ki.2009.256.
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Abstract
Racial disparities in access to kidney transplantation continue to exist despite determined efforts to improve minority access. Subtle barriers to transplant access will be difficult to overcome. However, the gap between the number of persons needing transplant and the available organs is the greatest impediment to transplantation equality.
Medical subject headings
- Healthcare Disparities
- Kidney Transplantation
- Minority Groups