Questions and Answers
What is the estimated number of people in the US affected by kidney failure?
37 million
In which year were there over 500,000 patients receiving dialysis treatment?
2017
What is the rank of kidney failure as a cause of death in the Philippines?
7th
How often does one person die from kidney failure in the Philippines according to DOH?
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What is the main function of the kidneys in regulating the body's internal environment?
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Study Notes
Kidney Failure Statistics
- The estimated number of people in the US affected by kidney failure is not specified in the given text.
- Over 500,000 patients in the US received dialysis treatment in a year, but the specific year is not mentioned.
Kidney Failure in the Philippines
- Kidney failure is a major cause of death in the Philippines, ranking among the top causes of death.
- According to the DOH, one person dies from kidney failure every hour in the Philippines.
Kidney Function
- The main function of the kidneys is to regulate the body's internal environment.
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