The mystery epidemic striking Nicaragua’s sugar cane workers – a photo essay

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/nov/27/the-mystery-epidemic-striking-nicaraguas-sugar-cane-workers-a-photo-essay

by montalbano • 6 years ago

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voisin• 6 years ago

Literally being worked to death. Truly disgusting.

ehvatum• 6 years ago

"For decades, a mystery epidemic has plagued young male labourers toiling in Nicaragua’s sugar cane plantations..."

"They are working in the hottest climates and conditions possible and at the same time their energy expenditure is comparable to half marathon runners … or to [those engaged] in military operations, only they do [this work] every day"

"an enhanced rest schedule and improved access to hydration and shade reduced kidney injury among labourers by 70%."

Interesting. The endurance people will tolerate and regulation doesn't prevent from becoming normal is actually fatal.

joeseppy• 6 years ago

Reminds me of The Octopus episode of the Swindled podcast. I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually came out that pesticides/herbicides/etc are the cause.

The mystery epidemic striking Nicaragua’s sugar cane workers – a photo essay

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