Association between blood heavy metals and fecal incontinence in American adults: A population-based study

Abstract Background Previous studies have revealed the impact of heavy metals (HMs) on gut microbiota and intestinal structure. However, the relationship between HMs and fecal incontinence (FI) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the association between blood HMs exposure and FI....

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Main Authors: Zhigang Li, Siqi Peng, Decong Zhang, Lulin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20958-z