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Fig. 1 | Renal Replacement Therapy

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From: Environment and chronic kidney disease in farmers

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Possible mechanisms for the development of kidney injury in agricultural workers. Farmers work outside, and are thus exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time, particularly in summer. According to epidemiological studies performed in regions known to be CKD hotspots, causes of CKD include: working in the scorching sun, short breaks, inadequate quality and quantity of drinking water, and high levels of exposure to agrochemicals and pesticides. In areas where water quality is poor, easy access to surface water or groundwater suitable for drinking is not always available. This raises the concentrations of agrochemicals and pesticides remaining in the soil and increases their nephrotoxic potential

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