Cadmium in urine and hair from New Zealand adults

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1973 · Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States)

OSTI ID:5960386

McKenzie, J M; Neallie, J D

High concentrations of cadmium in urine and hair have been shown to reflect excessive exposure to Cd. The effects of possible exposure to higher than normal but not excessive amounts of Cd were evaluated using urinary excretions and hair concentrations of 4 groups of New Zealand people. The 3 healthy control groups had levels of Cd in urine and hair similar to most reported values for subjects from other countries. A high intake of oysters did not affect the values; neither did presumed industrial exposure. The older hospital patients did not have different values. Cigarette smoking did not affect Cd in urine or hair. The data suggested that New Zealand subjects were not exposed to excessive amounts of Cd; alternatively, urinary excretions and hair concentrations of Cd might not be suitable measures for assessing other than excessive exposure to Cd. 13 references, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
• OSTI ID: 5960386
• Report Number(s): CONF-740696-
• Journal Information: Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States), Journal Name: Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States) Vol. 8; ISSN PUMTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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