Chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology

1. Agricultural work is associated with chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in humans (OR 1.61).

   “Among agricultural-sector decedents, mortality was more likely to be attributed to CKDu than DKD (OR 1.61).”

   Humansagricultural-sector decedents

   Epidemiological Transition of Renal Mortality in Chiapas (2000-2024): Autonomy of CKDu and the Rise of Hypertensive Nephropathy-A Time-Series Ecological Study

   Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)·20 Aug 2026

More on Agricultural work

1. Chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology is associated with mortality in humans (44.2% vs 27.5%).

   “Among individuals aged 15-44 years, CKDu was the leading renal cause of death (44.2%), compared with 27.5% for DKD.”

   Humans

   Epidemiological Transition of Renal Mortality in Chiapas (2000-2024): Autonomy of CKDu and the Rise of Hypertensive Nephropathy-A Time-Series Ecological Study

   Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)·20 Aug 2026