Non-communicable Disease

• What is the consequence of kidney failure?

  It is extremely dangerous.
• What are the two main treatments for kidney failure?

  A kidney transplant or kidney dialysis.
• What is a benefit of a kidney transplant compared to dialysis?

  The patient does not need to spend lots of time on a dialysis machine.
• What is a risk associated with taking immunosuppressant drugs after a kidney transplant?

  They leave the patient more susceptible to infections.
• How do dialysis machines help patients with kidney failure?

  They filter the blood for the patients.
• What is a requirement for patients using dialysis machines?

  They need to spend many hours a week connected to the machine.