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\nMary Pacherres has been on dialysis for eight years to treat her chronic kidney disease, which is impacting rural communities throughout Peru. Both of her brothers died from the same disease. While the exact causes are still unknown,...\nMary Pacherres has been on dialysis for eight years to treat her chronic kidney disease, which is impacting rural communities throughout Peru. Both of her brothers died from the same disease. While the exact causes are still unknown, researchers speculate that heat stress and dehydration are the main culprits along with exposure to agricultural chemicals, unsafe working conditions, and the effects of climate change. ➡ Subscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at Get More National Geographic: Official Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Health workers are in the process of conducting voluntary screenings throughout the country in an effort to treat patients before the illness becomes terminal. This short film by Ed Kashi and Tom Laffay tells Mary's story. Read more in \"In Peru, Kidney Failure Is On The Rise. No One Knows Why.\" About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Why Is Kidney Disease on the Rise in Peru? | Short Film Showcase National Geographic\n
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