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Costa Rica to study kidney disease afflicting sugarcane workers

The Costa Rican government has launched a study into the causes of chronic kidney disease in the sugarcane producing north, following an investigation by the ICIJ.

Feb 06, 2012
A wave of chronic kidney disease is devastating communities along the Pacific coast of Central America
Investigation: Island of the Widows

Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions

Deadly disease is devastating communities in Central America, where it has decimated the ranks of sugarcane workers.

Dec 12, 2011
CKD Patient
Investigation: Island of the Widows

Miles de trabajadores de caña de azúcar mueren ante escasez de acción oficial

Maudiel Martínez tiene 19 años, una sonrisa tímida, una maraña de rulos negros y un cuerpo delgado y muscular formado en años de trabajo en campos de caña de azúcar. Durante la mayor parte de su adolescencia fue fuerte y saludable; pasaba los días talando con su machete las altas cañas.

Dec 12, 2011
Investigation: Island of the Widows

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