Association between lung function impairment with urinary heavy metals in a community in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: Lung function status can be directly or indirectly affected by exposure to pollutants in the environment. Urinary heavy metals may be an indirect indicator of lung function impairment that leads to various diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to explore the prevalence of lung function impairment as well as its association with urinary heavy metal levels and other influencing factors among the community in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Urinary sampling was done during various community events in the housing areas of Klang Valley between March and October 2019. Only respondents who consented would undergo a lung function test. Urine samples were obtained and sent for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis for heavy metal cadmium (C

SUBMITTER: Abdul Haddi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9373978 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature