A Review of Environmental Epidemiology Studies in Southwestern and Mountain West Rural Minority Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

This review summarizes the recent epidemiologic literature examining environmental exposures and health outcomes in rural, minority populations in the southwestern and mountain west region of the United States identifying areas requiring further data and research.

Recent findings

Recent studies (2012-2017) in this region have primarily focused on arsenic exposure (n=10 studies) with similar results reported across populations in this region. Associations between arsenic and cadmium were reported for cardiovascular and kidney disease, type II diabetes, cognitive function, hypothyroidism, and increased prevalence and mortality for lung and other cancers. Also in this review are studies of exposure to particulate matter, environmental tobacco smoke, pesticides

SUBMITTER: Gonzales M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426134 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature