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

The present comprehensive review (i) summarizes the current knowledge on the impacts of
occupational heat stress on outdoor workers,(ii) provides a historical background on this …

The worldwide increase in temperature has resulted in a marked increase in heat waves
(heat extremes) that carries a markedly increased risk for morbidity and mortality. The kidney …

The kidneys' integrative responses to heat stress aid thermoregulation, cardiovascular
control, and water and electrolyte regulation. Recent evidence suggests the kidneys are at …

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 …

Background: Chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin (CKDnt) is common among
Mesoamerican sugarcane workers. Recurrent heat stress and dehydration is a leading …

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) …

Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) released during the burning of sugarcane have been
postulated to have a role in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology. We tested the …

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 …

Occupational heat exposure is linked to the development of kidney injury and disease in
individuals who frequently perform physically demanding work in the heat. For instance, in …