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Nigeria: 20 Million Have Kidney Diseases - Nephrologists
Daily Trust, 17 February 2020
The Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) says 20 million Nigerians have kidney diseases, just it canvasses early detection of the diseases. Read more »
Apart from genetics, there are reportedly multiple factors causing kidney disease. Among those at risk are children with low birth weight, while according to paediatric nephrologist Dr Adanze Asinobi, women should be wary of bleaching creams and certain soaps.
Kidneys (file photo).
Kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from the blood which are then excreted in the urine. When someone has chronic kidney disease, their kidneys are unable to perform these ... Read more »
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