Table 1.
Baseline Demographics.
| Non-Aboriginal (n = 67) | Aboriginal (n = 32) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y (SD) | 65.5 (11.4) | 54.6 (12.9) | <.0001 |
| % male | 61.2 | 40.6 | .06 |
| Mean weight, kg (SD) | 84.0 (23.4) | 85.4 (18.9) | .77 |
| Mean BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 29.6 (6.8) | 31.0 (6.5) | .37 |
| Mean eGFR, mL/min/1.73 m2 (SD) | 10.9 (4.3) | 10.3 (3.0) | .47 |
| Study center, number enrolled | |||
| Kingston | 19 | 4 | — |
| Winnipeg | 48 | 28 | — |
| Median distance from study center, km (IQR) | 11 (4.7-91.1) | 476.6 (38.4-569.1) | <.0001 |
| Cause of ESKD, n (%) | |||
| Diabetes | 25 (37.3) | 27 (84.4) | <.0001 |
| Hypertension | 10 (14.9) | 0 | .021 |
| Glomerulonephritis | 14 (20.9) | 4 (12.5) | .311 |
| Other | 18 (26.9) | 1 (3.1) | .005 |
Note. BMI = body mass index; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate; IQR = interquartile range; ESKD = end-stage kidney disease.