Association between blood heavy metal levels and COPD risk: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
ObjectiveHeavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), selenium (Se), and manganese (Mn) are commonly found in the environment and could increase the risk of COPD, potentially through key biological mechanisms such as oxidative stress and inflammation. Nonetheless, evidence on the asso...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1494336/full |
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