Pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, according to a review paper published recently in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Soil contamination is a less visible danger to human health than dirty air,
New research shows that pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have negative effects on the cardiovascular system.
Relationships between soil pollution and human health, with a particular focus on cardiovascular disease, are highlighted in the research paper. Soil pollutants include heavy metals, plastics, and pesticides. According to the authors, contaminated soil may lead to cardiovascular disease by increasing oxidative stress in the blood vessels , by causing inflammation, and by disturbing the body clock .
Cadmium is a heavy metal that occurs naturally in small amounts in air, water, soil, and food, and also comes from industrial and agricultural sources. In non-smokers, food is the main source of cadmium. According to the paper, population studies have shown mixed results on the relationship between cadmium and cardiovascular disease and cites a Korean study showing that middle-aged Koreans with high blood cadmium had elevated risks of stroke and hypertension.
The potential hazards of contaminated airborne dust are noted. Desert dust can travel long distances, and research has shown that particles from soil in China and Mongolia were related to an increased odds of heart attacks in Japan. The number of cardiovascular emergency department visits in Japan was 21% higher on days with heavy exposure to Asian dust.
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