Trace element reference values in tissues from inhabitants of the European Community. V. Review of trace elements in blood, serum and urine and critical evaluation of reference values for the Danish population.
The availability of accurate trace element reference values in human tissues represents an important indicator to the health status of the general population and occupational groups exposed to trace elements. The EURO TERVIHT project (Trace Element Reference Values In Human Tissues) aims to establish and compare trace element reference values in tissues from inhabitants of the European Community as baseline values for clinical/toxicological assessment studies (Sabbioni et al., 1992, Sci. Total Environ., 120: 39-62). In this context, one of the first steps considered is the critical evaluation (state of the art) of existing literature on trace element reference values in blood, serum and urine in the general population of each EC country. This paper reviews the Danish situation.
Poulsen
O M
OM
National Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Christensen
J M
JM
Sabbioni
E
E
Van der Venne
M T
MT
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003718:Denmark; D005062:European Union; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012016:Reference Values; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000097:blood* / Q000652:urine*
D014131:Trace Elements