This theme focuses on the interactions between nations that affected North American history in the colonial period, and on the influence of the United States on world affairs.
In the model-based lifetime projections, the risk of ESRD was highest among persons in the youngest age group, particularly among young blacks. The 15-year observed risks after donation among kidney donors in the United States were 3.5 to 5.3 times as high as the projected risks in the absence of donation.
What is end stage renal disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages. The last stage is called end stage renal disease (ESRD) and is the time when dialysis or transplant is needed to stay alive. Learn what is happening in the body during ESRD and how to live better with this condition. Learn More Â»