title: Cadmium--is there something to fear?
abstract: Cadmium (Cd, cadmium in Latin) is a heavy metal widely present in nature. Like Hg, Pb, and As, cadmium belongs to elements with an unknown physiopathologic role. The progress of civilization, urbanization, and industrialization may lead to significant risk of cadmium pollution in the natural environment. The authors draw attention to the likely causes and effects of environmental pollution with cadmium and its effects on human health. Environmental and occupational exposures are discussed. Strong correlations between cadmium dose, exposure time, tissue concentration, and clinical symptoms in humans are emphasized.
authors: Klinik für Pädiatrie - Asklepios Klinik Pasewalk, Prenzlauer Chaussee 30, 17-309 Pasewalk.
authors: Inga
authors: I
authors: Krzywy
authors: Edward
authors: E
authors: Krzywy
authors: Jarosław
authors: J
authors: Peregud-Pogorzelski
authors: Krzysztof
authors: K
authors: Łuksza
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Brodkiewicz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects; D002104:Cadmium / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000633:toxicity*; D002105:Cadmium Poisoning / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000633:toxicity; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D002648:Child; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012098:Reproduction / Q000187:drug effects; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D014566:Urogenital System / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D002104:Cadmium