Risk Factors for Declines in Kidney Function in Sugarcane Workers in Guatemala

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• Personal Author:
  Asensio C ; Asturias EJ ; Butler-Dawson J ; Cruz A ; Dally M ; Krisher L ; Newman, Lee S. ; Tenney L ; Weitzenkamp D
• Description:
  Objectives: To characterize kidney function of sugarcane workers in Guatemala over the 6-month harvest and identify risk factors associated with changes in kidney function. Methods: Demographic and biological data were collected for 330 sugarcane cutters at the beginning and end of the harvest. Multivariable regression analyses were used to assess factors related to kidney function. Results: A decline in kidney function across the harvest was observed in 36% of the participants. Risk factors associated with this decline included working at a particular plantation mill, local area workers compared with highland workers, and current smokers. Conclusion: Results showed both occupational and behavioral factors play significant roles in declines in kidney function. These results underline the need for a comprehensive approach to the epidemic as well as further investigation of risk factors to guide research and interventions. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Agriculture Behavior Chronic Disease Demography Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Race Factors Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Smokers Tobacco Products Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Agricultural Workers Author Keywords: Agricultural Workers Biological Factors Chronic Diseases Chronic Kidney Disease Cigarette Smoking Demographic Characteristics Employee Exposure Foodstuff Global Health Grinding Mills International Occupational Health Kidney Function Kidneys Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Racial Factors Regression Analysis Risk Factors Smoking Sugar Industry Work Environment Workers

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant ; Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Colorado ; OSHA Region 8
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  60
• Issue:
  6
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20051698
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2018 Jun; 60(6):548-558
• Contact Point Address:
  Jaime Butler-Dawson, PhD, Center for Health, Work and Environment, Colorado School of Public Health, 13001 E. 17th Pl., Ste. W3111, Aurora, CO 80045
• Email:
  Jaime.butler-dawson@ucdenver.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• NORA Priority Area:
  Manufacturing ; Mining
• Performing Organization:
  University of Colorado, Denver
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20070701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20250630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:ca430783bb29af1e3ba18151f3760480e01a98eaa43d7770c3e962a03700bdb64035c504ad58da300c307f1913fcff552816583d2d0b1c6aa42ca88471e8e723
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211512/cdc_211512_DS1.pdf
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