Medical Xpress August 1, 2024
Higher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality in a racially and ethnically diverse U.S. population, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While it is well documented that exposure to certain metals has been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, until now the evidence was limited beyond arsenic, cadmium, and lead; and for a racially diverse population. The findings are published in the journal Circulation.
When analyzed together, the six-metal mixture including cadmium, tungsten, uranium, copper, cobalt, and zinc was associated with a 29% increased risk of cardiovascular disease and a 66% increased risk of death over the...
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