Urine antimony and risk of cardiovascular disease - A prospective case-cohort study in Danish Non-Smokers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited evidence suggests that antimony induces vascular inflammation and oxidative stress and may play a role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, few studies have examined whether environmental antimony from sources other than tobacco smoking is related with CVD risk. The general population may be exposed through air, drinking water, and food that contains antimony from natural and anthropogenic sources, such as mining, coal combustion, and manufacturing.

Objectives

To examine the association of urine antimony with incident acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure, and stroke among people who never smoked tobacco.

Methods

Between 1993 and 1997, the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health (DCH) cohort enrolled participants (ages 50-64 years), incl

SUBMITTER: Sears CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720945 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature