The Epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Mesoamerica: A Call for Interdisciplinary Research and Action
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2013-11
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Wesseling Hoogervors, Catharina
Crowe, Jennifer
Hogstedt, Christer
Jakobsson, Kristina
Lucas, Rebekah
Wegman, David H.
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Los autores discuten la necesidad de una investigación colaborativa e interdisciplinaria para abordar la epidemia regional de enfermedad renal crónica de origen desconocido (CKDu), o nefropatía mesoamericana (MeN), en México y Centroamérica. Exploran varias teorías sobre la causa de la MeN, incluida la deshidratación y el estrés por calor, el uso de medicamentos antiinflamatorios no esteroides (AINE) y la dieta alta en fructosa. También abogan por la investigación sobre factores de riesgo ocupacional, marcadores bioquímicos y análisis de biopsias.
The authors discuss the need for collaborative and interdisciplinary research to address the regional epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu), or Mesoamerican nephropathy (MeN), in Mexico and Central America. They explore several theories about the cause of MeN, including dehydration and heat stress, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and high fructose diet. They also advocate for research on occupational risk factors, biochemical markers, and biopsy analysis.
The authors discuss the need for collaborative and interdisciplinary research to address the regional epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu), or Mesoamerican nephropathy (MeN), in Mexico and Central America. They explore several theories about the cause of MeN, including dehydration and heat stress, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and high fructose diet. They also advocate for research on occupational risk factors, biochemical markers, and biopsy analysis.
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ENFERMEDADES CRÓNICAS, RIÑONES, AMERICA CENTRAL, PLAGUICIDAS, COMUNIDADES, CHRONIC DISEASES, KIDNEYS, CENTRAL AMERICA, PESTICIDES, COMMUNITIES