Correlates of whole blood metal concentrations among reproductive-aged Black women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metals may influence reproductive health, but few studies have investigated correlates of metal body burden among reproductive-aged women outside of pregnancy. Furthermore, while there is evidence of racial disparities in exposure to metals among U.S. women, there is limited research about correlates of metal body burden among Black women.

Objective

To identify correlates of whole blood metal concentrations among reproductive-aged Black women.

Methods

We analyzed cross-sectional data from a cohort of 1664 Black women aged 23-35 years in Detroit, Michigan, 2010-2012. We collected blood samples and questionnaire data. We measured concentrations of 17 metals in whole blood using inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometer-triple quadrupole and total mercury u

SUBMITTER: Geller RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10011018 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature