Chronic Kidney Disease in Agricultural Communities Numerous cases of chronic kidney
disease of unknown cause have emerged among agricultural workers and other manual …

An epidemic of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is occurring in laborers who undertake
physical work in hot conditions. Rodent data indicate that heat exposure causes kidney …

The death toll of the epidemic of chronic kidney disease of nontraditional origin (CKDnt) in
Mesoamerica runs into the tens of thousands, affecting mostly young men. There is no …

Objective Agricultural workers worldwide exposed to heat stress could be at the risk of
kidney injury, which could lead to chronic kidney disease of an unknown origin (CKDu) …

Objectives To assess if improvement of working conditions related to heat stress was
associated with improved kidney health outcomes among sugarcane harvest workers in …

Objective: Identify early biomarkers and mechanisms of acute kidney injury in workers at risk
of developing chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). Methods: We assessed …

Introduction The incidence of chronic kidney disease of unknown or uncertain etiology
(CKDu) is recognized as a global health crisis. Research to pinpoint the risk factors …

Background There are indications that heatwaves will be intensified in duration, frequency
and magnitude and will pose threats to the livelihoods and health of the global working …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an epidemic that affects young
agricultural workers in several warm regions of the world. However, there is a lack of …

Background Predicted temperature rise is likely to increase the risks of development and
progression of renal/urologic anomalies for workers engaged in physically exerting and high …