An updated systematic review on the association between Cd exposure, blood pressure and hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the first report by Perry et al. (1955), most studies affirmed the hypertensive effects of cadmium (Cd) in humans. Nonetheless, conclusions between studies remain inconsistent.

Objective

The aim of this study was to reevaluate the evidence for a potential relationship between Cd exposure and altered blood pressure and/or hypertension, focusing on studies published between January 2010 and March 2020.

Methods

We reviewed all observational studies from database searches (PubMed and SCOPUS) on Cd exposure and blood pressure or hypertension. We extracted information from studies that provided sufficient data on population characteristics, smoking status, exposure, outcomes, and design.

Results

Thirty-eight studies met our inclusion criteria; of tho

SUBMITTER: Martins AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7785863 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature