Chronic Kidney Disease Among Agricultural Workers in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Journal
Kidney International Reports
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2677
Date Issued
2023-12
Author(s)
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in agricultural communities is a significant public health issue. We aimed to investigate the epidemiology of CKD among Taiwanese farmers and its association with outdoor heat exposure.
Subjects
East Asia; chronic kidney disease of undetermined etiology; farmers; health administrative data; heat stress; meteorological data
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.
Type
journal article