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Levels of Heavy Metals in Popular Cigarette Brands and Exposure to These Metals via Smoking
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The levels of selected heavy metals in popular cigarette brands sold and/or produced in Saudi Arabia were determined by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS).
Average concentrations of Cadmium and Lead in different cigarette brands were 1.81 and 2.46 μg g−1 (dry weight), respectively.
The results obtained in this study estimate the average quantity of Cd inhaled from smoking one packet of 20 cigarettes to be in the range of 0.22–0.78 μg.
Results suggest that the quantity of Pb inhaled of smoking one packet of 20 cigarettes is estimated to be 0.97–2.64 μg.
The concentrations of Cd and Pb in cigarettes were significantly different between cigarette brands tested.
The results of the present study were compared with those of other regional and international studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar. 2012. Levels of Heavy Metals in Popular Cigarette Brands and Exposure to These Metals via Smoking. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494023
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar. Levels of Heavy Metals in Popular Cigarette Brands and Exposure to These Metals via Smoking. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494023
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ashraf, Muhammad Waqar. Levels of Heavy Metals in Popular Cigarette Brands and Exposure to These Metals via Smoking. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494023
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494023