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Lead Exposure And Metabolic Syndrome In U.S. Population, Nhanes 2013-2014, Khadra Gukadowr
Lead Exposure And Metabolic Syndrome In U.S. Population, Nhanes 2013-2014, Khadra Gukadowr
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Background: Lead is a known endocrine disruptor and can impair regulation of blood glucose, blood pressure, abdominal adiposity, blood lipid levels which are risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Objective: To study the association of lead exposure and MetS in United States (U.S.) adults.
Methods: Data from 523 male and 528 female participants aged 20 years and older from the 2013 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Based on blood lead distribution in males and females, participants were categorized into low and high blood lead groups in both genders. Adjusted logistic regression analysis was used …