We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of individuals 45–79 years old in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988–1994) (NHANES III). Myocardial infarction was determined by electrocardiogram (ECG). Our…
Environmental factors are considered key determinants of cardiovascular disease. Although lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and exercise are viewed as major environmental influences, the contribution of pollutants and environmental…
Hazardous chemicals escape to the environment by a number of natural and/or anthropogenic activities and may cause adverse effects on human health and the environment. Increased combustion of fossil fuels…
The association between cerium status and risk of first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was examined in a case-control study in 10 centres from Europe and Israel. Cerium in toenails was…