Exploring the Link Between the Serum/Blood Levels of Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, and Cu) and 2 Novel Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Stress (Growth Differentiation Factor 15 and Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity 2) in Copper Smelter Workers.
Basma Hussein MouradGhada Hossam El-Din El-SherifPublished in: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine (2022)
There was a significant association between the levels of heavy metals and both biomarkers among the smelter workers. Further prospective studies should be performed.