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An Anaerobic Biosensor Assay for the Detection of Mercury and Cadmium
Published on: December 17, 2018
Environmental Risk in American Indian Children, Including Cardiovascular and Hematologic Consequences of Cadmium
Joseph Burns1, Cesar E Larancuent2, Cian L Jacob3
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Abstract:
Emerging evidence reveals that cadmium exposure is associated with hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and anemia, among others. Toxic metal exposure poses a particular threat to American Indian/Alaska Native populations, particularly given their proximity to mining waste. This review aims to summarize and organize evidence explaining the cardiovascular and hematologic consequences of cadmium exposure in children, including specific data on this exposure in AI/AN people, and strategies and policy actions to mitigate these consequences in AI/AN children.
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