Occupational Paraquat and Glyphosate Exposure May Decline Renal Functions among Rural Farming Communities in Sri Lanka

Occupational Paraquat and Glyphosate Exposure May Decline Renal Functions among Rural Farming Communities in Sri Lanka

Extensive use of herbicides is common among rural agricultural workers in Sri Lanka. Recent studies have postulated their role in the development of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). Paraquat and glyphosate are leading herbicides used by sugarcane farmers (SF), hence occupational ex...

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Main Authors: K.S.M. Abdul, P. Mangala C.S. De Silva, E.M.D.V. Ekanayake, W.A.K.G. Thakshila, S.D. Gunarathna, T.D.K.S.C. Gunasekara, S.S. Jayasinghe, H.B. Asanthi, E.P.S. Chandana, G.G.T. Chaminda, S.H. Siribaddana, Nishad Jayasundara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
herbicides
glyphosate
biomarkers
farmers
chronic kidney disease
CINAC
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/3278

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