Journal article
Global landscape of kidney health across Indigenous populations
Abstract
Approximately 480 million individuals worldwide (~6% of the global population) are Indigenous peoples. Despite their diverse cultures and histories, the shared legacy of colonialism has profoundly shaped their health and socioeconomic status. This legacy is deeply intertwined with poverty, systemic racism and historical trauma, contributing to significant health disparities compared with non-Indigenous populations. Among the many chronic …
Authors
Tungsanga S; Okpechi IG; Bianchi MEV; Chaturvedi S; Collister D; Crowshoe H; Rodriguez de Sosa GM; Galadanci HA; Hedin E; Ibrahim KS
Journal
Nature Reviews Nephrology, , , pp. 1–23
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 16, 2025
DOI
10.1038/s41581-025-01016-2
ISSN
1759-5061