The 2017 National Health Survey on Biomonitoring of Metals associates Higher Arsenic Levels with Age, Sex, Geography, and Fish Consumption
The findings highlight significant arsenic exposure in certain demographics, necessitating targeted public health interventions. While lead, mercury, and cadmium levels are mostly within limits, ongoing biomonitoring and public awareness are crucial to mitigate health risks. The study underscores the importance of tailored policies to reduce metal exposure and protect vulnerable populations in Chile.
Authors
- Patricio Medel‐Jara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3784-1463)
- Johanna Acevedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6341-1865)
- Juan Carlos Ríos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0701-9604)
- Patricia Cerda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3108-9514)
- Marli Bettini
- Sandra Solari
- Fabio Paredes
- Daniel Rebolledo
Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL)
- Ministry of Health (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista médica de Chile
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4067/s0034-98872025000400254
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Arsenic contamination and mitigation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72