Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine heavy metal exposure levels in the blood and
urine of a nationally representative adult population in Korea, and to identify the major …

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine heavy metal exposure levels in the blood and
urine of a nationally representative adult population in Korea, and to identify the major …

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of heavy metal concentrations in the blood
and urine of the general population. This research had been conducted from April to …

Objective: Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to environmental pollutants due to the
effects of aging. Pb and Hg are heavy metals that can cause elevated environmental …

A survey was conducted to evaluate the multi-exposure level and correlation among toxic
metal biomarkers (Cd, Pb, and Hg). A total of 592 individuals who participated in the survey …

In Korea, there have been a number of efforts to measure levels of exposure to
environmental pollutants among the population. This paper focuses on investigating the …

National biomonitoring program can offer solid scientific evidence on exposure profiles of
environmental chemicals at a national level, and provide a snapshot of changing exposure …

Methods: We studied blood concentrations of 3 heavy metals in a representative sample of
1997 Koreans as part of the Third Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …

Heavy metals in food are non-intentional pollutants such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and
mercury (Hg). Pb, a neurotoxic substance, is classified as a possible carcinogen for humans …

Objectives We wanted to evaluate the main route of exposure to lead and cadmium for the
general population in Korea by using multi-route and multi-media exposure assessment …