Karl Kilbo Edlund

Jun 5, 2024 | oem.bmj.com | Karl Kilbo Edlund |Eva Andersson |Martin Andersson |Lars Barregard

DiscussionIn this cohort of Swedish construction workers, we found consistent associations between occupational exposure to inorganic dust and fumes and an increased risk of CKD and RRT after adjustment for smoking, BMI and comorbidities during working age (age <65 years). Associations seemed to be driven primarily by exposure to diesel exhaust, cement dust and concrete dust and were robust to exclusion of quartz-exposed individuals.

May 29, 2024 | oem.bmj.com | Karl Kilbo Edlund |Eva Andersson |Martin Andersson |Lars Barregard

DiscussionIn this cohort of Swedish construction workers, we found consistent associations between occupational exposure to inorganic dust and fumes and an increased risk of CKD and RRT after adjustment for smoking, BMI and comorbidities during working age (age <65 years). Associations seemed to be driven primarily by exposure to diesel exhaust, cement dust and concrete dust and were robust to exclusion of quartz-exposed individuals.