TY - JOUR AU - Wimalawansa, Shehani A. AU - Wimalawansa, Sunil J. PY - 2016 DA - 2016/08/05 TI - Environmentally induced, occupational diseases with emphasis on chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin affecting tropical countries JO - Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine SP - 33 VL - 28 IS - 1 AB - Environmentally induced, occupational diseases are increasing worldwide, especially in rural agricultural communities. Poverty-associated malnutrition, environmental hazards and pollution, and lack of access to clean water, safe sanitation, and modern healthcare facilities are often associated with these chronic illnesses. SN - 2052-4374 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40557-016-0119-y DO - 10.1186/s40557-016-0119-y ID - Wimalawansa2016 ER -