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LOW LEVEL CADMIUM EXPOSURE LINKED TO LUNG DISEASE
August 19, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:

New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing lung disease.

The University of Michigan School of Public Health study suggests that higher cadmium levels in the body as much as double the risk of developing a pulmon . . .

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