High urinary cadmium levels double the risk of global cognitive impairment in White adults, highlighting significant disparities in health outcomes related to environmental toxins.
The study found that mean follow-up for participants was 10 years, during which high urinary cadmium levels corresponded to an odds ratio of 2.07 for cognitive impairment.
The research emphasizes that there was no evident link in Black adults between cadmium levels and cognitive decline, indicating potential racial disparities in exposure effects.
With higher smoking pack-years among White participants leading to increased cadmium exposure, the study underscores the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in health disparities.
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