Blood lead level and risk of hypertension in the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2016

Abstract Lead is a heavy metal without a biological role. High level of lead exposure is known to be associated with hypertension, but the risk at low levels of exposure is uncertain. In this study, data from US NHANES 1999–2016 were analyzed. Adults with blood lead and blood pressure measurements,...

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Main Authors: Man Fung Tsoi, Chris Wai Hang Lo, Tommy Tsang Cheung, Bernard Man Yung Cheung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82435-6