Most of us know that we all need to watch our cholesterol level in order to avoid heart disease. But few of us don't know that when it comes to kidney or kidney disease. March 13,2008 is the third annual world kidney day. What can you do you ask? There are some things that you can do.
- Find out if you are at risk.
- Get your kidney function tested.
- Support your efforts
- Take the kidney Quiz
I took the quiz and I am glad that I did. I learned that
- Kidney disease in children and teens is most often due to congential birth defects or genetic diseases.
- Before dialysis -"Which is a way of cleaning your blood",total kidney failure meant death.
- Currently there are 350,000 Americans that are on dialysis and more than 70,000 people are waiting
- for a kidney transplant.
- The kidney filters 200 liters of blood every day-enough to fill a large bathtub removing two liters of toxins,wastes and water from your body.
- 26 million adults suffer from chronic disease,up from 20 million just a few years ago.
And after you finish the quiz,they will ask you to fill out some information so that they can send you a book. Also,if you want to learn more information on certain things such as being a volunteer and getting free newsletters in the mail if you want to. Today will be a good day to get tested. For more information please go to http://www.kidney.org/. It's time to improve our kidney IQ and get up to speed on risk factors,early detention and the role of the kidneys in maintaining overall health.
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Lanre, didn't know they had an official kidney day, interesting. They say you learn some thing new every day, I'm set for the day now thanks to you.
Just as long as Hallmark doesn't try to capitalize on Kidney Day, grin.
Have a great day, Duane
Gary - I didn't know either Gary. But I am glad that I did. I learned some great stuff. Thanks for your comments.
Duane-You're silly. But I wouldn't surprise if Hallmark did. Thanks for your comments.
Russ-I am very sorry to hear that. But you are going to be just fine sir. Thank you for your comments.
Margaret -Hi Margaret. I agree with you Hallmark should leave this alone unless it is for a fundraiser for Kidney Disease Research. You're very welcome. Thanks for your comments.
Noama-I missed the Today Show. I hope I can see the clip when I go on their website. You are very welcome. Thanks for your comments.
Debbie-I am very happy to hear that your Dad survived. That is something good to hear today in world full of negativity and not so much good news. Thanks for your comments.
Laurie-Just keep what your doing. I know it's tough but you are going to get through this and be just fine. You are in my prayers. Thanks for your comments.
Matthew- Wow! E months old. Thank God you are still here. If you can survive that,you can survive anything. This issue is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. Thanks for your comments.
Duane -I know. Don't be surprise if they is a marathon on the Oxygen Network. Thanks for your comments.