Water Pollution and Its Impact on the Cardiovascular System in the Context of Current Data on These Pollutants in Poland and Uzbekistan—Preliminary Reports
Аннотация
The exposome concept combines classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease with new, non-classical factors. One of the main non-classical factors is environmental pollution, including water pollution. This pollution is widespread worldwide. Based on government reports on water pollution in Poland and Uzbekistan and the available literature, the authors point to health problems affecting residents of both countries. The presented tabulation of cardiovascular disease incidence rates indicates an upward trend. It was found that the components of water pollution and the mechanisms by which this pollution affects the cardiovascular system are similar in both countries. These include heavy metals, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, as well as nitrogen compounds from soil and microplastics. This article is an observational report and represents an important step towards understanding the relationship between water pollution and the cardiovascular system. Due to the lack of comprehensive knowledge, particularly regarding the impact of microplastics, nitrates, and nitrites found in water on the cardiovascular system, further research in this area is necessary.