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Exposure to heavy metals and trace elements and risk of dyslipidemia: a nested case-control analysis in rural adults

  • By

  • Jiangwei Qiu

  • Qingan Wang

  • Jiaxing Zhang

  • Chen Chen

  • Kexin Chen

  • Yuhong Zhang

  • Yi Zhao

  • May 21, 2026

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    This study investigated the association between heavy metal exposure and dyslipidemia in a rural Chinese population.

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    Lithium and tin were found to have a negative association with dyslipidemia, suggesting potential protective effects.

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    Bayesian kernel machine regression indicated lithium's overall negative correlation with dyslipidemia across exposure ranges.

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    The study employed a nested case-control design with 782 participants, including 391 cases and 391 matched controls.

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    Findings highlight the need for further research on interactions between metal mixtures and dyslipidemia risk.

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Exposure to heavy metals and trace elements and risk of dyslipidemia: a nested case-control analysis in rural adults

  • by Jiangwei Qiu, Qingan Wang, Jiaxing Zhang, Chen Chen, Kexin Chen, Yuhong Zhang, Yi Zhao

  • May 21, 2026

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