A comprehensive evaluation of heat stress and heat strain in a sample of sugarcane cutters in Brazil.

Sugarcane cutters are vulnerable to extreme heat and are at risk for heat-related illness and chronic kidney disease, potentially due to high heat strain. We performed a comprehensive assessment of the physiological demands of sugarcane cutters via measurements of metabolic, thermal, and cardiovascular responses. In addition, we assessed cross-shift changes in markers of kidney function.

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Kidney Function of Sugarcane Cutters From Brazil.

Objective: To evaluate clinical parameters, markers of kidney function, and skeletal muscle damage in a group of sugarcane cutters during harvesting season.

Methods: Seventeen volunteers were assessed for anthropometrics and cardiorespiratory fitness. Blood and urine samples were collected 48-hours after the last work session.