Biological aging mediates the associations between urinary metals and osteoarthritis among U.S. adults

Biological aging mediates the associations between urinary metals and osteoarthritis among U.S. adults

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a worldwide public health concern, mainly afflicting older adults. Although the etiology of OA remains unclear, environmental factors are increasingly considered as non-negligible risk factors. This study aims to evaluate the associations of urinary metals...

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Main Authors: Li Chen, Ying Zhao, Fangqu Liu, Huimin Chen, Tianqi Tan, Ping Yao, Yuhan Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Heavy metals
Osteoarthritis
Joint exposure
Biological aging
Mediation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02403-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02403-3

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