Advocacy and research are essential components of our work at ACKA.
Research
Why is there a need for more research in Black kidney health in Canada?
Historically, Black kidney health research in Canada has not been prioritized
Black kidney health concerns in Canada might be different from that in other countries, including the United States
Disparities in Black kidney health affect all Canadians
To promote health equity
What are some of the concerns that could be examined?
Lack of knowledge about the prevalence of kidney disease in Black versus other persons in Canada
Lack of knowledge about the prevalence and control of kidney disease risk factors – including Diabetes and Hypertension – in Black versus other persons in Canada
Lack of knowledge about the prevalence of genetic risk factors for kidney disease in Black Canadians
Lack of knowledge about why Black Canadians receive less transplants than other Canadians
Need for a better understanding of the roles that the social determinants of health – including household income, racism and discrimination – play in kidney health disparities in Canada
