Exposure to Lead and Cadmium in the Sixth Total Diet Study — China, 2016−2019
Xin Zhao, Yi Shao, Lan Ma, Xiaohong Shang, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu
Abstract
What is already known about this topic: Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are widespread toxic heavy metal pollutants in the environment. Dietary intakes of Pb and Cd have been a major concern in the world. What is added by this report?: The average dietary exposure to Pb and Cd among Chinese adult males from the Sixth China Total Diet Study (TDS) was within acceptable levels, except for a potential health risk of Cd exposure among adult men in Hunan Province. What are the implications for public health practice?: It is necessary to continuously monitor the levels of Pb and Cd in foods. More attention should be paid to dietary Cd exposure in Hunan Province.
Topics & Concepts
CadmiumChinaEnvironmental healthLead exposureToxicologyCADMIUM EXPOSUREHeavy metalsAnimal scienceChemistryEnvironmental chemistryMedicineGeographyBiologyInternal medicineCATSArchaeologyOrganic chemistryHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityHeavy metals in environmentChromium effects and bioremediation