The epidemiological transition, which has already passed the developed world, is still progressing in many developing countries. A particular problem associated with this transition is the under-diagnosis and lack of treatment of chronic diseases, and these may exhibit SES gradients and...

Abstract Cadmium (Cd) is a metal with a long half-life that could cause health issues, such as coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Recent studies showed an ascending trend in the dietary intake of cadmium in the Chinese population. The contribution of...