African Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population but comprise 32 percent of patients treated for kidney failure, giving them a kidney failure rate that is 4.2 times greater than that of white Americans.

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This quote highlights a significant racial disparity in the rates of kidney failure between African Americans and white Americans. Despite constituting only 13 percent of the population, African Americans make up 32 percent of patients receiving treatment for kidney failure. The statistic indicates that African Americans have a kidney failure rate that is 4.2 times higher than white Americans. This quote underscores the need to address and investigate the underlying factors contributing to these alarming disparities in healthcare outcomes.

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