The vital function of the kidneys is to detoxify the body. However, infections with certain diseases or eating food containing too many toxins will harm the kidneys in the long run, causing its function to decrease drastically and leading to the need for dialysis.
According to the most recent study conducted by the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), among all the countries around the world, Taiwan has the highest percentage of people undergoing dialysis treatment, followed closely by Japan and the United States.
