Australians living in consistently hot and humid northern regions are at greater risk of kidney failure than their compatriots in more temperate and less remote locations, researchers have found.
Australians living in consistently hot and humid northern regions are at greater risk of kidney failure than their compatriots in more temperate and less remote locations, researchers have found.
A University of Queensland study investigated the influence of climate zones and geographic disparities on the incidence of patients needing kidney transplants or dialysis.
Dr Darsy Darssan from UQ’s School of Public Health said higher incidences were identified in locations with hot temperatures and greater humidity.
Read more at: University of Queensland
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