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Heat stress and heat strain among outdoor workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua

Health and Fitness

Heat stress and heat strain among outdoor workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua

Z. E. Petropoulos, S. A. Keogh, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Zoe E. Petropoulos and colleagues analyzes the heat stress and strain experienced by 569 outdoor workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua. It uncovers troubling links between high temperatures and impaired kidney function, particularly among sugarcane workers and agrichemical applicators. Discover the harsh realities of occupational heat exposure and its potential consequences on health.

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