Renal Impairments in Stone Quarry Workers.

Introduction Exposure to dust due to stone quarrying can cause severe respiratory ailments. Besides lung problems, research shows that exposure to quarry dust may also increase the risk of health problems affecting the heart, liver, kidney, central nervous system, and other organs. Despite the fact that a lot of studies have been reported on the respiratory system, our aim was to explore the evidence on the association between occupational exposure to quarry dust and its effect on renal health.