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ea0081oc9.5 | Oral Communications 9: Environmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Decoding the role of environmental cadmium exposure in thyroid disorders

Buha Aleksandra , Javorac Dragana , Baralic Katarina , Mandic-Rajcevic Stefan , Maric Djurdjica , Antonijevic-Miljakovic Evica , Djukic-Cosis Danijela , Zarkovic Milos , Antonijevic Biljana , Bulat Zorica

As a ubiquitously present metal, cadmium (Cd) represents a matter of great concern, especially considering its potential thyroid disrupting capacity. The study evaluated the connection between this environmentally relevant metal exposure and thyroid hormone levels. The DecodExpo study enrolled 425 participants (207 males and 218 females) with various disorders (236 participants) and healthy controls (189 participants). Collected blood samples were digested, and Cd levels were ...