Politico September 4, 2024
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Hotter temperatures and extreme weather are increasing, and doctors are worried about what that could mean for the more than half million Americans on dialysis.
Climate change is linked to kidney disease, and storms that cut off power threaten access to care. Without treatment, a dialysis patient might survive just days to weeks.
Dr. Suzanne Watnick, a professor at the University of Washington and health policy scholar at the American Society of Nephrology, spoke with Gregory about the problem.
The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
How does climate change contribute to kidney disease?
We know that there are conditions where the combination of heat, and probably toxins, have contributed to kidney diseases, particularly for those...
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