title: [Role of environmental pollution with heavy metals in chronic pulmonary diseases pathogenesis in North regions].
abstract: Accumulation of Cu, Zn, Mn, Ni, Pb, Cd in biologic materials causes microelements imbalance and metabolic disorders affecting also redox reactions, immune system and respiratory organs and functions, therefore leading to chronic pulmonary diseases. The authors suggested a hypothesis on links between environmental pollution, disorders of microelements metabolism and chronic pulmonary diseases pathogenesis in North region dwellers.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Kolpakova
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000075322:Heavy Metal Poisoning; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology; D019216:Metals, Heavy
chemical_list: D019216:Metals, Heavy