https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37162 Wed 17 Nov 2021 16:29:46 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37163 2) had the lowest BMI compared to those with normal eGFR. The majority affected were male farmers. The severity of the disease was inversely associated with BMI values and had a higher prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption. In addition, those who consume water from household dug wells had significantly lower eGFR (p < 0.0001). A linear regression analysis revealed a significant positive association between lower eGFR and lower BMI (p < 0.001). We hypothesised that the low BMI in those with CKDu may have increased susceptibility to develop CKDu, in the presence of exposure to multiple nephrotoxins and adverse conditions.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 20:21:25 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49223 Sun 07 May 2023 09:44:09 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39217 Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) accumulated Pb to a greater extent than other vegetables and exceeded the permissible concentration for foodstuffs. The Cd content of Solanum melongena (Brinjal) also exceeded permissible levels. However, the As content was below permissible levels for all the vegetables tested. The weekly total heavy metal(loid) intake of Cd, As and Pb in vegetables in CKDu-impacted areas was lower than permissible limits. The consumption of an average amount of vegetables does not pose a chronic health risk to the consumers. There was no evidence of a link between the consumption of heavy metal(loid)s in vegetables and CKDu. Since, few vegetables showed marked heavy metal(loid) accumulation, periodical monitoring of heavy metal(loid) concentrations in vegetables will be beneficial for avoidance of future possible health risks.]]> Fri 27 May 2022 11:30:28 AEST ]]>