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Priya Jaswal1, Gurfateh Singh2, Jhilli Basu1
1Department of Pharmacology, Maharishi Markandeswar Medical College and Hospital, Sultanpur, Khumarhati, Solan-173229, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets
|December 12, 2022
Summary
Global warming causes heat waves, leading to heat stress and kidney damage. Prevention through awareness and policy is crucial to combat heat stress nephropathy and protect public health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Nephrology
- Public Health
Background:
- Increasing global warming is causing severe heat waves worldwide.
- Heat stress disrupts human thermoregulation, leading to fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
- This can progress from dehydration to acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Conclusions:
- Heat stress nephropathy is a significant health threat exacerbated by global warming.
- Early recognition and intervention are vital to prevent severe kidney disease.
- Prevention strategies, including public awareness and government policies, are essential.
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