Arsenic exposure, non-malignant respiratory outcomes and immune modulation in the Health Effects Of Arsenic Longitudinal Study (HEALS) cohort

F. Parvez, V. Slavkovich, J. H. Graziano, Y. Chen, F. Wu, C. Olopade, M. Argos, H. Ahsan, M. Eunus, R. Hasan, A. Ahmed, T. Islam, G. Sarwar

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Abstract

Limited evidence exists on the effects of arsenic (As) exposure on non-malignant pulmonary outcomes, particularly among those exposed to low-to-moderate levels of As or without skin lesions. In a population-based study, using follow-up data in the Health Effects of Arsenic Longitudinal Study (HEALS) cohort, we found that As exposure from drinking water was significantly related to increased incidence of chronic obstructive lung diseases, and pulmonary tuberculosis and respiratory infections in children. We have also observed As induced immune modulation in the same population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
EditorsProsun Bhattacharya, Gunnar Jacks, Jochen Bundschuh, Prosun Bhattacharya, Marie Vahter, Jerker Jarsjo, Jerker Jarsjo, Jurate Kumpiene, Arslan Ahmad, Charlotte Sparrenbom, Marinus Eric Donselaar, Jochen Bundschuh, Ravi Naidu, Ravi Naidu
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages363-364
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9781138029415
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: Jun 19 2016Jun 23 2016

Publication series

NameArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016

Other

Other6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period6/19/166/23/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Environmental Chemistry

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