Mediating effect of serum uric acid on the relationship between heavy metal exposure and metabolic syndrome

• Published in: Huan jing yu zhi ye yi xue = Journal of environmental & occupational medicine Vol. 41; no. 8; pp. 884 - 891
• Main Authors: Lingqiao QIN, Min ZHAO, Qi XU, Yijing CHEN, Zhongdian LIU, Tufeng HE, Qiu’an ZHONG
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Editorial Committee of Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 01.08.2024
• Subjects: heavy metal exposure; mediating effect; metabolic syndrome; serum uric acid

BackgroundHeavy metal exposure may be associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and serum uric acid. The role of serum uric acid in the relationship between heavy metal exposure and MetS is currently unclear.ObjectiveTo evaluate the relationships of heavy metal exposure with MetS and ser...