Trace element concentrations studied in vivo using X-ray fluorescence analysis

In trace amounts, some metals are essential for the function of the human body. On the other hand, a number of metals are toxic to man if present in too high a concentration (Table 1 and 2). Examples of such metals are cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb). There is a need to control the levels o...

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 1998-05, Vol.49 (5), p.437-445
Main Authors: Börjesson, J., Mattsson, S., Alpsten, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body Composition
Cadmium
Calibration
Fluorescence
Hazardous materials
Health risks
Humans
Lead
Mercury (metal)
Metals - analysis
Occupational risks
Sensitivity and Specificity
Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission - methods
Tissue
Trace elements
Trace Elements - analysis
X ray analysis
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Summary:In trace amounts, some metals are essential for the function of the human body. On the other hand, a number of metals are toxic to man if present in too high a concentration (Table 1 and 2). Examples of such metals are cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb). There is a need to control the levels of toxic metals in the environment, in air, food and water and in human organs and tissues. This need is especially pronounced for people who are occupationally exposed to toxic metals. Moreover, it is important to increase our knowledge of the relations between metal concentrations in man and his environment on the one hand and observable toxic effects on the other.
ISSN:0969-8043
1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/S0969-8043(97)00264-9