Should Black People Get Race Adjustments In Kidney Medicine?
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Race and Kidney Medicine: A Controversial Adjustment
This chapter critically examines the use of race adjustments in kidney medicine, particularly a contentious study from 1999 that relied on flawed categorizations based on skin tone. It argues against the validity of racial distinctions in health assessments, advocating for a focus on social determinants over racial categorizations. The discussion highlights the complexities of race in medical data, emphasizing the need for standardized practices to reduce disparities in patient care.
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