Why the study?
Does racial variation in risk factors explain the higher incidence of hypertensive end-stage renal disease in black compared to white populations?
Population
Black and white residents in the Maryland Regional ESRD Registry (Network 31) Catchment Area (13 regions)
Comparison
Black race (exposure) vs White race
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Racial HT-ESRD disparity persists after adjustment; leaves open unidentified contributors for prospective investigation.
Does racial variation in risk factors explain the higher incidence of hypertensive end-stage renal disease in black compared to white populations?
The higher incidence of hypertensive end-stage renal disease in black populations is not fully explained by differences in the prevalence or severity of hypertension, diabetes, or socioeconomic status.
Jeff Whittle (1991) studied this question.
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