Occupational heat exposure alone does not explain chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka

• Main Authors: P. Mangala C.S. De Silva (Author), E.M.D.V. Ekanayake (Author), T.D.K.S.C. Gunasekara (Author), W. A. K. G Thakshila (Author), P.M.M.A. Sandamini (Author), P.A. Abeysiriwardhana (Author), K.G.D. Nishara (Author), Akila Harishchandra (Author), P.H. Chaminda De Silva (Author), Nipuna Siribaddana (Author), E.P.S. Chandana (Author), S. S Jayasinghe (Author), Sisira Siribaddana (Author), Nishad Jayasundara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is an emerging health concern in tropical farming communities. The role of occupational heat exposure as a potential driver of CKDu remains debated. Our study examines occupational heat exposure and kidney health in three occupational groups...