Study: Construction Dust Exposure May Cause Kidney Disease

Exposure to dust and other particles may put construction workers at an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study publicized on Wednesday. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that Swedish construction workers studied over five decades had a 15% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The researchers noted that other recent expert studies showed that outdoor air pollution particles from sources such as industry and vehicle exhaust also increased the odds of developing chronic kidney disease. The study, published in the Occupational and ...