An epidemic of chronic kidney disease is occurring in laborers who undertake physical work outdoors in hot conditions. The reason for this is largely unknown, but may be related to kidney dysfunction caused by increases in body temperature and dehydration that elicit oxidative stress and inflammation in the renal tubules. The purpose of this study is to determine whether hydration status modifies the development of renal oxidative stress and inflammation.
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Peak urinary thioredoxin
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to twelve weeks
Peak urinary MCP-1
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to twelve weeks