Kidney Awareness Week 2014

1 to 5 September

This week that focuses on the function and health of kidneys is normally scheduled for the first full week of September and information on kidney health is made available to the public to help create awareness of the role of the kidneys in everyday life.

It is estimated that 500 per million population per year suffer from end stage kidney disease. This translates to around 20 000 South Africans per year.

Source: National Kidney Foundation of South Africa

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