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Cadmium and hypertension in exposed workers: A meta-analysis

Authors :
Tiziana Caciari
Angela Sancini
Mario Fioravanti
Teodorico Casale
Lucio Montuori
Maria Fiaschetti
Maria Pia Schifano
Giorgia Andreozzi
Nadia Nardone
Gianfranco Tomei
Manuela Ciarrocca
Maria Valeria Rosati
Francesco Tomei
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.

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.

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