Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 679 - 686
Published: June 12, 2024
Increased
wildfire
activity
increases
the
demands
on
fire
rescue
services
and
firefighters'
contact
with
harmful
chemicals.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
exposure
toxic
metal(loid)s
its
association
lipid
profile.
CELSPAC-FIREexpo
participants
(including
110
firefighters)
provided
urine
blood
samples
quantify
urinary
levels
of
(arsenic,
cadmium
(Cd),
mercury,
lead
(Pb)),
serum
biomarkers
(cholesterol
(CHOL),
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL),
high-density
(HDL),
triglycerides
(TG)).
The
associations
were
investigated
by
using
multiple
linear
regression
Bayesian
weighted
quantile
sum
(BWQS)
regression.
Higher
Pb
observed
in
firefighters.
was
positively
associated
CHOL
TG.
Cd
negatively
HDL.
In
BWQS
model,
mixture
(β
=
14.75,
95%
CrI
2.45–29.08),
LDL
15.14,
3.39–29.35),
TG
14.79,
0.73–30.42),
while
HDL
−14.96,
−25.78
−1.8).
emerged
as
a
key
component
metal(loid)
mixture.
results
suggest
that
higher
is
alteration
profile,
which
can
result
an
unfavorable
cardiometabolic
especially
occupationally
exposed
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
231, P. 116107 - 116107
Published: May 13, 2023
Dyslipidemia,
an
imbalance
of
lipids
and
a
major
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
disease,
has
been
associated
with
elevated
blood
urine
levels
several
heavy
metals.
Using
data
from
Canadian
Health
Measures
Survey
(CHMS),
we
tested
associations
between
cadmium,
copper,
mercury,
lead,
manganese,
molybdenum,
nickel,
selenium,
zinc,
the
triglycerides
(TG),
total
cholesterol
(TC),
low
density
lipoproteins
(LDL),
high
(HDL)
apolipoproteins
A1
(APO
A1),
B
B).
All
adjusted
single
metals
were
positive
significant,
except
APO
HDL.
The
joint
effect
interquartile
range
increase
in
was
positively
percentage
increases
TC,
LDL
8.82%
(95%CI:
7.06,
10.57),
7.01%
2.51,
11.51)
7.15%
0.51,
13.78),
respectively.
Future
studies
are
warranted
to
determine
if
reducing
environmental
exposure
favorably
influences
lipid
profiles
disease.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
282, P. 116696 - 116696
Published: July 9, 2024
The
prevalence
of
dyslipidemia
is
increasing,
and
it
has
become
a
significant
global
public
health
concern.
Some
studies
have
demonstrated
contradictory
relationships
between
urinary
metals
dyslipidemia,
the
combined
effects
mixed
metal
exposure
on
remain
ambiguous.
In
this
study,
we
examined
how
individual
are
associated
with
occurrence
dyslipidemia.
According
to
data
from
2018-2019
baseline
survey
database
China
Multi-Ethnic
Cohort
(CMEC)
Study,
population
9348
individuals
was
studied.
Inductively
coupled
plasmamass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS)
used
measure
21
concentrations
in
collected
adult
samples.
associations
were
analyzed
by
logistic
regression,
weighted
quantile
sum
regression
(WQS),
quantile-based
g-computation
(qgcomp),
controlled
for
potential
confounders
examine
single
effects.
Dyslipidemia
detected
3231
individuals,
which
represented
approximately
34.6
%
total
population.
single-exposure
model,
Al
Na
inversely
risk
(OR
=
0.95,
95
CI:
0.93,
0.98;
OR
0.89,
0.83,
respectively),
whereas
Zn,
Ca,
P
positively
1.69,
1.42,
2.01;
1.12,
1.06,
1.18;
1.21,
1.09,
1.34,
respectively).
Moreover,
Zn
significantly
even
after
adjusting
these
metals,
Cr
negatively
results
WQS
qgcomp
analyses
showed
that
mixtures
1.26,
1.15,
1.38;
1.01,
1.19).
This
positive
association
primarily
driven
P,
Ca.
sensitivity
collinearity
diagnosis,
interaction,
stratified
analysis,
remained,
confirming
reliability
study
findings.
Ca
determined,
provided
novel
insights
into
link
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
A
plethora
of
environmental
risk
factors
has
been
persistently
implicated
in
the
pathogenesis
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
including
metal/metalloids.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
potential
associations
between
cerebral
spinal
fluid
(CSF)
metal/metalloids
and
ALS
risks.
CSF
concentrations
copper
(Cu),
nickel
(Ni),
mercury
(Hg),
arsenic
(As),
manganese
(Mn),
iron
(Fe)
(spinal-
bulbar-onset)
patients
controls
were
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
Results
from
this
revealed
marked
differences
control,
spinal-onset,
bulbar-onset
groups.
We
report
that
Cu
levels
lower
spinal-onset
groups
compared
control
group.
Ni
level
higher
group
In
addition,
metal/metalloid
with
disease
severity,
sex,
serum
triglycerides
also
examined
broach
relevance
neurotoxic
heterogeneity.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 571 - 571
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
Exposure
to
lead
and
cadmium
has
been
linked
changes
in
lipid
metabolism
the
development
of
arteriosclerosis,
but
role
lipoprotein
profiles
this
relationship
is
not
well
understood,
including
potential
novel
biomarkers.In
study,
we
enrolled
736
young
Taiwanese
subjects
aged
12
30
years
assess
correlation
between
urine
levels
cadmium,
profiles,
carotid
intima-media
thickness
(CIMT).Higher
were
significantly
associated
with
higher
low-density
cholesterol
(LDL-C),
small
dense
LDL-C
(sdLDL-C),
LDL-triglyceride
(LDL-TG),
CIMT.
Participants
had
highest
mean
values
CIMT,
LDL-C,
sdLDL-C,
LDL-TG.
In
a
structural
equation
model,
direct
indirect
association
CIMT
through
whereas
an
LDL-C.Our
results
suggest
are
abnormal
increased
These
heavy
metals
could
have
additive
effects
on
lipids
them
may
be
mediated
by
levels.
Further
research
needed
determine
causal
relationship.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 4434 - 4434
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Lead
(Pb)
exposure
is
a
well-established
risk
factor
for
dyslipidemia,
and
people
are
exposed
to
it
in
multiple
ways
daily.
Dietary
fiber
presumed
improve
lipid
metabolism
disorders,
but
still
unknown
whether
can
relieve
the
detrimental
impact
of
Pb
on
dyslipidemia.
We
used
publicly
accessible
data
from
2011–2016
cycles
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
A
total
2128
US
adults
were
enrolled
subsequent
analysis.
Heavy
metal
concentrations
blood
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
weighted
logistic
regression
was
conducted
calculate
odds
ratios
(ORs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
The
dose–response
relationship
between
heavy
metals
dyslipidemia
explored
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
After
fully
adjusting
potential
confounding
factors
(age,
gender,
race,
education
level,
ratio
family
income
poverty,
marital
status,
body
index,
physical
activity,
waist
circumference,
smoke,
alcohol
drinking
history
metabolic
syndrome,
hypertension,
diabetes),
positive
association
levels
revealed
(OR
=
1.20,
CI:
1.03–1.40).
intake
may
significantly
modify
(p-interaction
0.049),
with
stronger
1.26,
1.05–1.52)
being
individuals
an
inadequate
dietary
(<14
g/1000
kcal/day),
null
1.01,
0.72–1.42)
observed
those
adequate
(≥14
kcal/day).
Moreover,
RCS
analysis
showed
that
compared
average
level
(4.24
µg/dL),
lower
(3.08
µg/dL)
contribute
group
intake.
Our
findings
suggest
be
However,
offset
caused
by
exposure.
Since
avoiding
daily
life
difficult,
increasing
future
might
promising
approach
alleviate
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(10), P. e0292364 - e0292364
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Introduction
The
burden
of
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
is
huge
due
to
its
associated
morbidity,
mortality
and
adverse
socio-economic
impact.
Environmental
pollution
as
a
risk
factor
contributes
significantly
the
CVD,
especially
in
low
middle
income
countries.
One
effective
strategies
reduce
CVD
prevent
or
detect
factors
early
at-risk
population.
This
study
determined
some
factors,
kidney
function,
their
association
with
heavy
metals
among
automobile
mechanics.
Method
was
cross-sectional
involving
162
mechanics
81
age
sex
matched
controls.
Serum
levels
lead,
cadmium
risks
were
assessed
compared
two
groups.
Associations
between
serum
using
correlation
analysis.
P
value
<0.05
taken
significant.
Results
mean
ages
controls
47.27±9.99
years
48.94±10.34
years,
respectively.
prevalence
elevated
higher
(25.9%
vs
7.9%;
p
=
<0.001).
significant
total
cholesterol
(32.1%
18.5%;
0.017),
hyperuricemia
(20.4%
1.2%;
<0.001),
blood
glucose
(16.0%
4.9%
0.013);
alcohol
use
(55.1%
30.0%;
0.001).
Among
mechanics,
there
positive
correlations
cadmium,
atherogenic
index
plasma
(AIP)
(p
0.024;
r
0.382)
triglyceride
0.020;
0.391).
Significant
found
lead
neutrophil
gelatinase
lipocalin
(NGAL)
<0.001;
0.329).
There
level,
AIP
0.016;
0.373)
TG
0.004;
0.439);
NGAL
all
participants
0.005;
0.206).
Conclusion
Automobile
have
notable
exposure
factors.
Health
education
sensitisation
well
policies
that
would
regulate
persons
should
be
implemented
Nigeria.