Beam me to Planet Gore !
Posted on 05/17/2008 3:42:58 PM PDT by Dawnsblood
Rising global temperatures could lead to an increase in kidney stones, according to research presented at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). Dehydration has been linked to stone disease, particularly in warmer climates, and global warming will exacerbate this effect. As a result, the prevalence of stone disease may increase, along with the costs of treating the condition.
Using published data to determine the temperature-dependence of stone disease, researchers applied predictions of temperature increase to determine the impact of global warming on the incidence and cost of stone disease in the United States. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates a 1-20 C increase in temperature by 2050 for much of the United States. These findings place a greater significance on the harmful effects of global warming, an ongoing economic and political issue.
The southern United States is considered “the stone belt” because these states have higher incidences of kidney stones. Rising global temperatures could expand this region; the fraction of the U.S. population living in high-risk stone zones is predicted to grow from 40 percent in 2000 to 50 percent by 2050.
This could lead to an increase of one to two million lifetime cases of stone disease. The impact of climate-related changes in stone disease will be non-uniformly distributed and likely concentrated in the southern half of the country (linear model) or upper Midwest (non-linear model). The cost associated with treating stone disease could climb as high as one $1 billion annually by 2050, representing a 10-20 percent increase over present-day estimates.
I live in a warmer climate. We have this thing called air conditioning. We also drink a substance called water. Thank you for your concern about my kidney stones.
Global warming gave me a toe cramp the other day. I was pi$$ed.
If you have a history in your family, take a steroid for some time or any other stuff like that while getting dehydrated, you could get stones.
Global warming does not shut up liberals. That is one thing it hasn’t done.
Folks you cannot make this stuff up. Do people really believe this BS?
I hope somone is keeping a scrapbook of all of these global warming-caused evils...should keep your grand kids in stitches someday.
I was fine with it until this story. Now I demand action to bring the climate back in line with my comfort.
Kramer!
I live in a cool climate and I’ve had them for over 10 years. In fact, I have two different types of stones. Doctor says I’m unique. If it wasn’t for this dang global warming, I’d probably only have one.
Their reply would be that global warming caused you to ask that question.
It may also lead more women to walk around in less clothing, which would be a good thing.
"One in five heterosexuals could be dead from AIDS at the end of the next three years." - Oprah Winfrey.
Global warming is responible for YOUR post, too, maybe even this one.
Global warming slowed down my internet connection today.
‘’Every time a cow farts, another polar bear drowns.’’ - John McCain
That is very “It’s a Wonderful Life”-esque!
All right, time for a “betting pool” What’s next, global warming to cause increase in:
A. Cancer
B. Heart Disease
C. Polio
D. Arthritis
E. Strokes
or make one up yourself
Global warming gave me the diabeetus.
What about a fat person who gets kidney stones? Will this person be forced to go without medical care as a punishment?
;-)
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