Effect of the Refitted Race-Free eGFR Formula on the CKD Prevalence and Mortality in the Danish Population

Summary: The population prevalence of CKD identified in medical databases greatly depends on the applied algorithm to define CKD. Despite these differences, laboratory-based algorithms produce cohorts with similar prognosis.

Summary: A Task Force developed recommendations for reassessing inclusion of race in GFR estimation in the United States. The recommendations include immediate implementation of a creatinine equation refit without the race variable and increasing the use of cystatin C, as well as encouraging research on new filtration markers and interventions to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities.