reviewEnvironmental Health PerspectivesDec 20, 2006DIAMOND OA

Lead Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease—A Systematic Review

ANAna Navas‐AciénEGEliseo GüallarEKEllen K. SilbergeldSJStephen J. Rothenberg

Johns Hopkins University · Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

This systematic review evaluates the evidence on the association between lead exposure and cardiovascular end points in human populations.

Methods

We reviewed all observational studies from database searches and citations regarding lead and cardiovascular end points.

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Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Observational study
  • Disease
  • Lead (geology)
  • Blood pressure
  • Lead exposure
  • Stroke (engine)
  • Public health
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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