Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5955864 | Chest | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In a large representative sample of the US population, we demonstrated a significant association between OLD and serum cadmium and lead concentrations. Cadmium appeared to partially mediate the association between smoking and OLD. A dose-response effect between increasing cadmium concentration and progressively worsening lung function was observed in smokers.
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Authors
Haala K. MD, Shikhar MD,