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A Prospective Cohort Study of Antimony Exposure and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults - China, 2017-2021
Yidan Qiu1,2, Saisai Ji2, Chen Chen2
1Department of Big Data in Health Science, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?:
Antimony (Sb) has been identified as a new neurotoxicant that impacts neurological functions in animal studies. However, its effects on the human population remain unknown.
What Is Added By This Report?:
The study reveals that there is an association between exposure to Sb and a higher incidence of cognitive impairment in older adults. The dose-response curve demonstrates that the risk of cognitive impairment consistently increased with higher levels of Sb exposure without a discernible threshold.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
Reducing exposure to Sb may have a beneficial effect in delaying or preventing the onset of cognitive impairment. This intervention has the potential to significantly decrease the disease burden associated with cognitive impairment, ultimately contributing to social development.
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