Metals are one of five major categories of carcinogenic or toxic constituents in tobacco and
tobacco smoke. Cadmium is highly volatile and a higher percentage of the total tobacco …

Background and objective This study examined whether zinc intake was associated with
lower risk of smoking-induced obstructive lung disorder through interplay with cadmium, one …

Cadmium in tobacco smoke may contribute to the development of pulmonary emphysema.
However, there is poor understanding of the mechanisms behind the pathogenic role of …

Cadmium (Cd), poisoning has been reported from all around the World, causing many
deaths annually. Cd is a toxic heavy metal, and is widely present in environment. It has been …

Background: A study was undertaken to determine the relation between urinary cadmium
levels and lung function in a nationally representative cohort of current, former, and never …

Background Exposure to hazardous heavy metals such as cadmium and lead has been
associated with several chronic diseases. Heavy metal exposure may contribute to …

Cadmium (Cd) is a ductile metal in the form of a blueish or silvery-white powder. It is
naturally found in soil (about 0.2 mg/kg), minerals, and water. Cd belongs to the group of …

Background We assessed whether blood cadmium levels were associated with incident
lung cancer and could be used in the context of a screening program for early-stage lung …

Exposure to cadmium, a heavy metal present in cigarettes, can be assessed in both urine
and blood. Few studies have compared the properties of concurrent measurements of urine …

The concentrations of cadmium in wet ashed autopsy samples in kidney, liver and lung
derived from 172 adults were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The …