Hot ambient conditions and associated heat stress can increase mortality and morbidity, as
well as increase adverse pregnancy outcomes and negatively affect mental health. High …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Climate change can increase the risk of conditions that exceed human thermoregulatory
capacity,,,,,. Although numerous studies report increased mortality associated with extreme …

The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: from 25 years of inaction to a global
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The global nephrology community recognises the need for a cohesive plan to address the
problem of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In July, 2016, the International Society of …

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

Background The link between heat exposure and adverse health outcomes in workers is
well documented and a growing body of epidemiological evidence from various countries …

Water is imperative for nutrition and health, economic productivity, and political stability; it
also holds cultural and symbolic meanings and functions. Household water insecurity is an …

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 …

Millions of workers around the world are exposed to high temperatures, intense physical
activity, and lax labor practices that do not allow for sufficient rehydration breaks. The extent …