Association of urinary metal levels with metabolic syndrome in coal workers

Li, Ben; Zhang, Qianwen; Chang, Xiaohan; Shen, Yongmei; Liu, Ting; Liang, Xiaomin; Gao, Qian; Liu, Liangpo; Qiu, Yulan; Yan, Xiaoyan; Huang, Jianjun; Wang, Tong; Yin, Jinzhu

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-26452-0

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“…Occupational exposure to toxins, including heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, is a significant risk factor for metabolic diseases and healthy aging (14,(59)(60)(61). The heavy use of these toxins in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and mining can lead to adverse health effects like IR, dyslipidemia, impaired glucose metabolism, hormonal disruption, and altered lipid metabolism (62)(63)(64). Toxic exposure can also influence aging by promoting inflammation, DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impairing natural defense mechanisms against oxidation, thereby accelerating cellular aging and increasing the risk of age-related diseases (12,(65)(66)(67)(68).…”

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Metabolic diseases and healthy aging: identifying environmental and behavioral risk factors and promoting public health

Zhang,

Ma,

Luo

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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Aging is a progressive and irreversible pathophysiological process that manifests as the decline in tissue and cellular functions, along with a significant increase in the risk of various aging-related diseases, including metabolic diseases. While advances in modern medicine have significantly promoted human health and extended human lifespan, metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes among the older adults pose a major challenge to global public health as societies age. Therefore, understanding the complex interaction between risk factors and metabolic diseases is crucial for promoting well-being and healthy aging. This review article explores the environmental and behavioral risk factors associated with metabolic diseases and their impact on healthy aging. The environment, including an obesogenic environment and exposure to environmental toxins, is strongly correlated with the rising prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities. Behavioral factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and sleep patterns, significantly influence the risk of metabolic diseases throughout aging. Public health interventions targeting modifiable risk factors can effectively promote healthier lifestyles and prevent metabolic diseases. Collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers and community organizations is essential for implementing these interventions and creating supportive environments that foster healthy aging.

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