ArticlePediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2022
Environmental exposure to lead, mercury, and cadmium is not associated with abnormal kidney function in Korean adolescents.
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- Epidemiological research progress in the effects of metal exposure on kidney.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2023Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urolithiasis Among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to elucidate the relationship between environmental exposure to lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd) which were measured in blood and the kidney function of adolescents.
methodsCross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2017. Statistical procedures were performed to analyze the Korean population of adolescents aged 12-17 years. Regression analysis was performed, and covariates included age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, and other heavy metal levels.
resultsThe median blood levels of Pb, Hg, and Cd were 1.165 μg/dL, 1.805 μg/L, and 0.304 μg/L, respectively. Adolescents with Pb levels in the highest quartile (> 1.454 μg/dL) had a 3.35 mL/min/1.73 m
conclusionsThere was no association between increased blood levels of Pb, Hg, and Cd; eGFR
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