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Cadmium and hypertension in exposed workers: A meta-analysis
- Source :
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Vol 26, Iss 3, Pp 440-456 (2013)
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 2013.
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Abstract
- Objectives: In the general population, cadmium seems to be responsible for hypertension, atherosclerosis and an increase in acute coronary events. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-analysis was to analyze controlled studies conducted on cadmium and arterial pressure in occupationally-exposed workers. Materials and Methods: After analyzing all the relevant articles found in the literature, 6 publications were selected. Results: A higher prevalence of hypertension and higher values of systolic and diastolic blood pressure were recorded in the exposed subjects. Conclusions: Cadmium in occupationallyexposed individuals appears to induce an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and an increase in the prevalence of hypertension.
- Subjects :
- cadmium
hypertension
cardiovascular disease
workers
meta-analysis
Medicine
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12321087 and 1896494X
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.490a62776a6744a587398c509df30175
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/s13382-013-0111-5