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Uranium Exposure, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure in the Strong Heart Family Study

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Description
Examines the correlation between uranium exposure and health conditions such as hypertension and blood pressure changes in rural, tribal communities. Analyzes health status and uranium levels of 1,453 participants in the Strong Heart Family Study. Discusses rock and soil health, groundwater, and surface water contamination as factors in uranium exposure.
Author(s)
Kevin P. Patterson, Abigail Onderwyzer Gold, Miranda J. Spratlen, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 22
Date
04/2025
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease · Environmental health · Statistics and data · Tribal communities