Assessment of Heavy and Toxic Metals in the Blood and Hair of Saudi Arabia Smokers Using Modern Analytical Techniques
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Analytical Chemistry
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epidemiological studies on the heavy and toxic metal content in the human blood and hair of some smokers from Saudi Arabia were carried out by modern analytical techniques.
The levels of some selected heavy and toxic metals (e.g.; Hg, Pb, Cd, As, Se, Mn, Zn, Ni, and Cr) were determined using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES).
Prior to the analysis, the blood and hair samples of Saudi Arabia smokers were collected, treated, and digested by microwave digestion system.
The number of cigarettes per day as well as the smoking period was taken in consideration in this study.
The tested elements concentrations in the investigated smoker blood and hair samples were compared with those obtained from some nonsmoking control samples.
The samples were collected from the psychiatric hospital in Taif city after issuing the ethical committee license in this regard.
The results obtained from this study represent a very important guide for the antismoking organizations.
The assessment of some side effects of the smoking in such studies presents vital challenge for the social antismoking authorities and the stakeholder governments to attain the sustainable investment for their people.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alrobaian, Majed& Arida, Hassan. 2019. Assessment of Heavy and Toxic Metals in the Blood and Hair of Saudi Arabia Smokers Using Modern Analytical Techniques. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155949
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alrobaian, Majed& Arida, Hassan. Assessment of Heavy and Toxic Metals in the Blood and Hair of Saudi Arabia Smokers Using Modern Analytical Techniques. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155949
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alrobaian, Majed& Arida, Hassan. Assessment of Heavy and Toxic Metals in the Blood and Hair of Saudi Arabia Smokers Using Modern Analytical Techniques. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155949
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155949