Determination of trace elements in hair from Tanzanian children: Effect of dietary factors

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作者：
Mohammed, N. K. [1 ]
Spyrou, N. M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Surrey, Sch Elect & Phlys Sci, Dept Phys, Surrey GU2 7XH, England
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JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY | 2008年 / 278卷 / 02期
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10.1007/s10967-008-0903-4
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
The objective of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of essential and toxic elements in hair of children in Tanzania in order to assess their nutritional status. 141 samples of hair from boys and girls living in Tanzania were analyzed using instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). The mean concentration levels of Zn and Cu were lower whilst those of other elements were in the same range as the hair elemental concentrations reported in the literature. The lower concentrations of Zn might be related to the diet of mainly cereals with low animal proteins consumed by most of the Tanzanian population.
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