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    IgA Nephropathy in the Asian Community: Risks and Genetics

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    Explore the risks of IgA Nephropathy in the Asian community. Learn why this silent kidney disease is more prevalent in East Asian populations and its genetic factors.

    IgA Nephropathy in the Asian Community: Risks and Genetics

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    If you look at global studies of kidney biopsies, the rate of IgA Nephropathy in Asian populations is actually the highest in the world—we are talking about forty to fifty percent of cases. For those of us with East Asian heritage, the genetic risk is just significantly higher.

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    首頁 - IGA Nephropathy Foundation
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    https://checkyourrisk.igan.org/zh-hant/
    Diet and Culture Among Chinese Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study
    link
    https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.876179/pdf
    肾小球炎 | 港怡医院
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    https://gleneagles.hk/sc/medical-conditions/glomerulonephritis
    腎病及腎小球發炎 | 港大醫學院
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    https://www.med.hku.hk/zh-hk/media/knowledge-exchange/newspaper-columns/2024/aug/nephrosis-and-glomerulonephritis
    Drug Education Resource Centre
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    https://www.derc.org.hk/en/news-detail.php?id=681

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    IgA Nephropathy, known in Cantonese as gaap ying min yik kau daan baak san siu kau yim, is a condition that is surprisingly common among people of East Asian descent. It stands as one of the most frequent causes of kidney failure in East Asian countries. Despite its prevalence, many individuals remain unaware of the disease until they receive a formal diagnosis, making community education and awareness essential for early detection.

    Research involving global kidney biopsies shows that the rate of IgA Nephropathy in Asian populations is the highest in the world, accounting for forty to fifty percent of cases. In contrast, the rate is significantly lower in other groups, appearing in twenty to thirty percent of European populations and less than one percent of African populations. This data highlights a significantly higher genetic risk for those with East Asian heritage.

    IgA Nephropathy is frequently called a silent disease because individuals can have it for years or even decades without experiencing any noticeable symptoms. Because it progresses quietly, the kidneys may already be struggling by the time physical signs like swelling or changes in urine appear. This silent progression is why understanding genetic risks and seeking early medical screening is vital for those in high-risk communities.

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