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Construction Trade Work Is Associated With Accelerated Decline in Kidney Function.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study followed 9,192 construction workers. It found that exposure to dust and fumes on the job is linked to faster kidney decline. It shows a link, but it is not proof that the work causes the decline.

Who did this work

Almashat S · Dement JM · Cloeren M · Ringen K · Fisher M · Rinehart R

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Oct 21
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42908323/