| Autor: |
Mendoza-Cano, Oliver, Lugo-Radillo, Agustin, Ríos-Silva, Mónica, Gonzalez-Curiel, Irma Elizabeth, Bricio-Barrios, Jaime Alberto, Camacho-delaCruz, Arlette A., Romo-García, María Fernanda, Cuevas-Arellano, Herguin Benjamín, Quintanilla-Montoya, Ana Luz, Solano-Barajas, Ramón, Uribe-Ramos, Juan Manuel, García-Solórzano, Luis A., Hilerio-López, Ángel Gabriel, Solano-Mendoza, Alma Alejandra, Danis-Romero, Rogelio, Murillo-Zamora, Efrén |
| Předmět: |
|
| Zdroj: |
Toxics; Jun2024, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p426, 10p |
| Abstrakt: |
Sugarcane production has been linked to the release of heavy metals and metalloids (HM/MTs) into the environment, raising concerns about potential health risks. This study aimed to assess the levels of 19 HM/MTs in children living near a sugarcane mill through a pilot biomonitoring investigation. We investigated sex-related differences in these element levels and their correlations. A cross-sectional study was conducted, analyzing data from 20 children in the latter part of 2023. Spearman correlation coefficients with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the relationships between urinary HM/MT levels. Detectable levels of 17 out of the 19 HM/MTs were found across the entire study sample, with arsenic and copper detectable in 95% of the children. Titanium exhibited higher levels in boys compared to girls ( p = 0.017). We identified 56 statistically significant correlations, with 51 of them being positive, while the remaining coefficients indicated negative relationships. This study characterized HM/MT levels in school-aged children residing near a sugarcane mill through a pilot biomonitoring investigation. Further research employing larger sample sizes and longitudinal assessments would enhance our understanding of the dynamics and health impacts of HM/MT exposure in this vulnerable population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
