Association between blood heavy metals and fecal incontinence in American adults: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have revealed the impact of heavy metals (HMs) on gut microbiota and intestinal structure. However, the relationship between HMs and fecal incontinence (FI) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the association between blood HMs exposure and FI.

Methods

Data for this study were obtained from the 2005-2010 cycles of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Information regarding FI was retrieved from the Bowel Health Questionnaire, while data on HMs were collected through laboratory examinations. Weighted logistic regression, two-indices weighted quantile sum (2iWQS), quantile g-computation (qgcomp), and restricted cubic splines (RCS) were employed to explore the relationships between blood levels of cadmium (Cd),

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658410 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature