Epidemic in Central America

A mysterious disease is killing off sugar cane workers in Central America. Thousands of workers have been dying from unexplainable kidney failure. It is not contained to one area, or even one country, but stretches from southern Mexico all the way down to Panama.

Some, especially environmental activists, are trying to blame the illness on pesticides. Nothing however backs their theory, especially the wide spread area that is being effected. Doctors, however, say that something else is to blame.

The workers often start at ages as young as ten. Working practically nonstop for nine hours, forcing their bodies into dehydration. The effects of constant dehydration, and fatigue would damage the liver and other organs.

To protect against this, many companies have begun supplying water, sometimes even with added electrolytes, for the workers. But for all too many it is too late an action. And many workers still refuse to believe that a simple thing such as drinking water, could save their lives.