Department of Health(DOH)

Hi. I would like to request the following:

1. The prevalence and incidence of Nephrolithiasis or Kidney Stones in the Philippines. 
2. Prevalence of Nephrolithiasis in Northern Luzon.
3. Health implication of nephrolithiasis among Filipinos.

October 24, 2023

Dear Jenine Maree,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 22, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Prevalence and Incidence of Nephrolithiasis in the Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. 

We regret to inform you that DOH does not collect this specific data on Nephrolithiasis. We only gather data on Hemodialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease. Should you need these data instead, kindly send us a new eFOI Request

Thank you

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer