Many individuals with kidney failure rely on dialysis, but access to this life-sustaining therapy can be impeded by extreme weather events—such as hurricanes—that disrupt power, water, and transportation systems. A recent study in JASN found that patients undergoing dialysis face a higher risk of dying in the 30 days after a hurricane.
Study reveals risk of death after hurricanes for people on dialysis
Many individuals with kidney failure rely on dialysis, but access to this life-sustaining therapy can be impeded by extreme weather events—such as hurricanes—that disrupt power, water, and transportation systems. A recent study in JASN found that patients undergoing dialysis face a higher risk of dying in the 30 days after a hurricane.