Summary: Extreme heat exposure was significantly associated with a dose-dependent greater risk of ED visits for kidney disease.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

• Identify that excess death and morbidity due to kidney disease pose substantial public health and economic burdens around the globe
   
• Recognize that Previous studies have demonstrated associations between extreme heat
  exposure and increased incidence,6 morbidity,7 and hospital admission rates for kidney disease.
   
• Conclude Extreme heat exposure was significantly associated with a dose-dependent greater risk of ED visits for kidney disease.

Bio: 
Michael Bernaba is a 2^nd year nephrology fellow at MCA.

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