Occupational exposure to metals, pesticides tied to heart disease in Hispanics
Occupational exposures to pesticides and metals are associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Hispanics/Latinos, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Heart.
Catherine M. Bulka, Ph.D., from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and colleagues analyzed cross-sectional data from 7,404 employed Hispanic/Latino individuals aged 18 to 74 years. Questionnaire data were provided by participants from four U.S. cities who underwent clinical examinations, including electrocardiograms. The authors examined the correlations of occupational exposure to organic solvents, metals, and pesticides in relation to CVD.