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December 5, 2025Environmental EpidemiologyOpen Access

Prenatal exposure to metal(loid)s mixture and childhood lung function: Exploring sex-specific associations

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MGMayra J. GarzaCACecilia S. AlcalaMTMarcela Tamayo-Ortiz

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Overview

Analysis reveals prenatal exposure to metal mixtures impacts lung function in children, highlighting sex-specific effects.

Key Points

  • Lower lung function was observed in children with higher prenatal exposure to metals, particularly in females.
  • Quantile sum regression indicated significant associations between metal exposure and lung function metrics.
  • Prenatal exposure to metals during key developmental periods may affect long-term respiratory health.
  • Understanding sex-specific vulnerabilities to environmental toxins is crucial for public health initiatives.

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Garza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932313d8e51979591dcef18https://doi.org/10.1097/ee9.0000000000000447
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