Epidemiology of Extreme Heat Events and Renal Function in Agricultural Workers: South Asian Multi-Cohort Study
Climate & Health

Epidemiology of Extreme Heat Events and Renal Function in Agricultural Workers: South Asian Multi-Cohort Study

PHU Scientific Desk October 1, 2026 1 min read

Prospective biological cohort monitoring establishes direct correlations between wet-bulb globe temperature spikes (>32°C) and subclinical chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) incidence.

Summary

Prospective biological cohort monitoring establishes direct correlations between wet-bulb globe temperature spikes (>32°C) and subclinical chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) incidence.

Source & reference

  • Issuing organization: Environmental Epidemiology Consortium
  • Published: 14 Oct 2026
  • Notice type: Climate & Health
  • Document: Read Paper (available from the issuing organization)

Curated by the PHU Scientific Desk from the official circular. The full official document is available from the issuing organization.

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