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Association Of Cadmium Exposure With Bone Mineral Density In U.S. Adults, Joseph P. Taggart
Association Of Cadmium Exposure With Bone Mineral Density In U.S. Adults, Joseph P. Taggart
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Background: Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal and environmental pollutant; general population exposure is through occupation, diet, and smoking. Cadmium is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and higher risk of fractures in women. This association is not fully known in men.
Objective: Given the toxicity and global dispersion of cadmium, we explored its association with BMD in U.S. men and women.
Methods: Data from 914 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014 was utilized. Multivariable regression analysis was used to determine the independent association between cadmium exposure and BMD controlling for age, body mass index, …