Sáez Carmen, Sánchez Alfredo, Dualde Pablo, Aguirre Miguel Ángel, Canals Antonio, Coscollà Clara
Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, University Institute of Materials, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
Public Health Laboratory of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2025 Aug 30. doi: 10.1007/s12011-025-04806-8.
Urinary levels of 19 elements (i.e., As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cs, Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Pt, Sb, Se, Th, Tl, U, V, and Zn) in 518 adults representative of the Valencian Region in Spain were measured in the present study. Essential metals such as Cu, Zn, Mn, and Se showed 100% detection frequency (DF). Toxic metals like As and Pb were detected in 100% of participants, while Cd was found in 75%. Associations between metal levels and dietary or lifestyle factors were notable. Seafood consumption was a key contributor to elevated As, Se, and Cs levels, while smoking strongly influenced Cd, Pb, and Tl. These findings underscore the role of dietary habits in exposure to both essential and toxic metals. Hazard Quotients (HQs) were calculated for Se, Mo, Zn, Ba, Cd, and Tl using volume and creatinine-based normalizations. Essential elements posed no significant risks (HQ < 1), though Zn approached the threshold (HQ = 0.91). However toxic elements such as Cd and Tl showed minimal risk. This study highlights the need for public health strategies to reduce exposure to toxic metals such as Cd and Pb, while continuing to monitor essential metals to prevent overexposure. The results provide a valuable basis for policy making and international comparisons.
本研究测量了西班牙巴伦西亚地区518名具有代表性的成年人尿液中19种元素(即砷、钡、铍、镉、钴、铯、铜、锰、钼、镍、铅、铂、锑、硒、钍、铊、铀、钒和锌)的含量。铜、锌、锰和硒等必需金属的检测频率(DF)为100%。砷和铅等有毒金属在所有参与者中均被检测到,而镉的检出率为75%。金属含量与饮食或生活方式因素之间的关联显著。食用海鲜是砷、硒和铯含量升高的主要原因,而吸烟对镉、铅和铊的影响很大。这些发现强调了饮食习惯在接触必需金属和有毒金属方面的作用。使用基于尿量和肌酐的标准化方法计算了硒、钼、锌、钡、镉和铊的危害商(HQ)。必需元素没有显著风险(HQ < 1),尽管锌接近阈值(HQ = 0.91)。然而,镉和铊等有毒元素显示出最小风险。本研究强调需要制定公共卫生策略,以减少接触镉和铅等有毒金属,同时继续监测必需金属以防止过度接触。研究结果为政策制定和国际比较提供了有价值的依据。
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