Environment as reflected in human tissue and hair: a comparison

Conference · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974

OSTI ID:4063371

Dale, I M; Lenihan, J M.A.; Smith, H; Vogt, J R; Meyer, W ^[1]

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This study looks at variations in trace metal content of a range of human tissues over a period of 10 years, extended comparison of metal concentrations in hair specimens over 200 years, the influence of geographical location on trace element levels in hair and nails and investigates groups of people with particular exposure problems. It is found that there has been little or no change in the concentration of some of the trace elements in human tissue over the past ten years. An extended survey of hair over the past 200 years shows a similar result. Investigation of trace element levels from widely separated localities also indicates little or no change in metal concentrations. It appears from these studies that man's contamination from his environment has remained fairly constant with respect to time and place. However it is shown in further studies that local pockets of significant exposure, e.g., particular professions, industry, agriculture and self-medication, do occur and certainly warrant close attention.

• Research Organization: West of Scotland Health Boards, Glasgow; Missouri Univ., Columbia (USA). Coll. of Engineering
• NSA Number: NSA-33-023328
• OSTI ID: 4063371
• Report Number(s): CONF-740701--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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*ARSENIC-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*CADMIUM-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*COPPER-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*HAIR-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*LEAD-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*MERCURY-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*TISSUES-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
*ZINC-- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
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