Association and mediation analyses among multiple metals exposure, plasma folate, and community-based impaired estimated glomerular filtration rate in central Taiwan

• Main Authors: Mu-Chi Chung (Author), Hui-Tsung Hsu (Author), Yan-Chiao Mao (Author), Chin-Ching Wu (Author), Chih-Te Ho (Author), Chiu-Shong Liu (Author), Chi-Jung Chung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing, with heavy metal exposure an important risk factor. Additionally, the antioxidant folic acid has been studied for reducing blood arsenic levels and related tissue damage. Therefore, we explored the association and mediation effects amon...