Exposure to cadmium and its impacts on human health: A short review

• Cadmium (Cd) is commonly found in water, air, and soil. • Epidemiological evidence suggests a link between cadmium exposure and several cancers; breast, lung, prostate, nasopharynx, pancreas, kidney, etc. • Prolonged exposure to cadmium results in renal tubular dysfunction. • Cadmium (Cd) toxicity profoundly affects cardiac health, manifesting significant biochemical and physiological changes. • Excessive exposure to cadmium is significantly associated with lung damage. One of the most harmful heavy metals that is commonly found in water, air, soil, and sediments is cadmium (Cd). Humans are most exposed to cadmium through inhalation, cigarette smoking, and consumption of contaminated food and water. It shows…

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  Kumoh National Institute of Technology
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  Universidad de Atacama

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