Racial and socioeconomic disparities in end stage renal disease in the United States

intimating that socioeconomic influences may be different or cumulative among African Americans. This review discusses the role of socioeconomic status in explaining racial disparities in end-stage renal disease incidence and outcomes and illuminates gaps in our current knowledge and potential areas of future research. Conclusion The interplay between race and socioeconomic status in end-stage renal disease risk and outcomes is complex and not well understood. Socioeconomic factors, both community and individual level, are likely to contribute to racial disparities in endstage renal disease risk through many different mechanisms.