Heavy metal toxicity and mortality-association between density of heavy metal bands and cause specific hospital admissions and mortality: population based cohort study.
Pekka T MartikainenKaarina KorhonenLasse TarkiainenPublished in: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (2021)
The study found no evidence for adverse health outcomes with increasing density of heavy metal bands. Cities with a high density of heavy metal bands showed slightly lower rates of mortality and of hospital admissions for alcohol related problems and self-harm. Although residual confounding remains a problem in observational studies, vibrant local heavy metal scenes-comparable to many other forms of cultural capital-might help to promote health through healthier lifestyles, better coping mechanisms, and a stronger sense of community.
Keyphrases
- heavy metals
- risk assessment
- health risk assessment
- health risk
- high density
- mental health
- cardiovascular events
- sewage sludge
- healthcare
- risk factors
- public health
- depressive symptoms
- human health
- cardiovascular disease
- oxidative stress
- coronary artery disease
- social media
- climate change
- alcohol consumption
- health information
- drinking water