Heat Strain, Volume Depletion and Kidney Function in California Agricultural Workers

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Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.

Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.

Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409

01/2017

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Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · Injuries · Migrants · California