Hyperthermia Predicts Cross-Shift Acute Kidney Injury Risk in Construction Workers
Up to 70% of the global workforce is regularly exposed to excessive heat1. The resulting occupational heat stress increases the likelihood of elevations in core temperature (i.e., hyperthermia)1 that, in turn, elevate the risk of heat-related injuries and illnesses1. This now includes chronic kidney disease where cases do not present with typical risk factors (e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypertension, etc.), and is therefore termed chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes (CKDnt)S3.
Authors
- Erica Tourula
- Hillary A. Yoder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1621-4455)
- Roger S. Zoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8066-1153)
- M. Jo Hite
- Jason Glaser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0642-3616)
- Jonathan Specht
- David H. Wegman
- Fabiano T. Amorim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2936-4484)
- Blair D. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1731-4415)
- Zachary J. Schlader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3590-3958)
- Charlie Walker
- Serena Garcia
- Omkar Khandpekar
Institutions
- New Mexico State University (US)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (US)
- University of New Mexico (US)
- Indiana University Bloomington (US)
- Action Network (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Kidney International Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2025.05.044
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.86
Funders
- Center for Construction Research and Training
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health