| Autor: |
Ferreira PC; Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Parasitology, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, CEP:14040-902, Brazil., Tonani KA, Julião FC, Cupo P, Domingo JL, Segura-Muñoz SI |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology [Bull Environ Contam Toxicol] 2009 Oct; Vol. 83 (4), pp. 565-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 May 29. |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s00128-009-9791-8 |
| Abstrakt: |
The purpose of this study was to determine the concentrations of aluminum (Al) and other metals in water samples from elderly people's houses and retirement homes. Forty-six duplicate water samples from kitchen taps were collected in Ribeirão Preto/SP, Brazil. Metal levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Aluminum concentration exceeded the maximum allowed values in 26% of samples according to the Decree 518/2004 of the Brazilian Health Ministry. It was noted that 11% of elderly living at monitored houses, as well as 19% living at retirement homes presented Alzheimer disease diagnostic. These results suggest taking into account Al risks among vulnerable elderly population groups. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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