Growing Threat to Heat-Exposed Workers: Chronic Kidney Disease

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By By Gina Jiménez, Public Health WatchOct 30, 2025, 5:00 am203 ptsTop
Some experts believe CKD is the first chronic illness directly linked to climate change. By Gina Jiménez, Public Health Watch Two years ago, Ignacio, a construction worker in Houston, began having frequent headaches and fatigue. Then 40, he initially didn’t go to a doctor because he was uninsured. His wife…

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