Trace element contents in serum of healthy elderly population of metropolitan São Paulo area in Brazil.
In this study, the elements Br, Ca, Cl, Fe, Na, Rb, Se and Zn were determined in serum of a healthy elderly population residing in the São Paulo Metropolitan area, using instrumental neutron activation analysis. Comparison studies indicated that only Se concentration was significantly lower in the elderly group aged 75-91 years than those obtained for the group aged 60-74 years. Between genders, males presented lower Br concentrations and, the females lower Fe. Mean concentrations obtained for most elements were within the values reported in the literature.
Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, IPEN-CNEN/SP, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes No. 2242, CEP 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil. mitiko@ipen.br
Mitiko
M
Saiki
Omar
O
Jaluul
Nairo Massakazu
NM
Sumita
Marina Beatriz Agostini
MB
Vasconcellos
Wilson
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Jacob Filho
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000097:blood*
D014131:Trace Elements