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Geochemistry and cardiovascular diseases.

R Masironi

    Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
    |December 11, 1979
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    Geochemical differences in soils and water may influence chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease. Areas with trace element-poor soils and soft water show higher cardiovascular mortality rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental geochemistry
    • Cardiovascular epidemiology

    Background:

    • Trace element imbalances in soil and water are hypothesized to contribute to chronic diseases.
    • Geographic variations in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence often correlate with local geochemical profiles.
    • Higher CVD mortality rates are observed in regions with trace element-deficient soils and soft water supplies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between geochemical factors in rocks, soils, and water, and the incidence of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases.
    • To explore the geographical correlation between geochemical differences and cardiovascular disease distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study analyzing geographical data on cardiovascular disease mortality.
    • Correlation analysis between disease distribution and geochemical data of soils and water mineralization (water hardness).

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    Main Results:

    • Areas with soils deficient in essential trace elements exhibit higher cardiovascular mortality rates.
    • A negative association exists between water hardness and cardiovascular pathology; soft water areas show increased CVD rates.
    • This trend is consistent across industrialized and developing nations.

    Conclusions:

    • Geochemical factors, including trace element availability in soils and water mineralization, are potentially significant environmental determinants of cardiovascular health.
    • Environmental geochemistry plays a crucial role in public health, influencing the geographical distribution of cardiovascular diseases.