Association between heavy metal exposure and asthma in adults: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2013.
Risk factors for asthma include genetic, host, and environmental factors such as allergens, smoking, and exposure to chemicals. Heavy metals from air pollution or contaminated water and food can also trigger asthma. This study aimed to identify the biological exposure levels of blood lead, mercury,...
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| Main Authors: | Mijung Jang, Dohhee Kim, Seunghee Lee, KyooSang Kim |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2025-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319557 |
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