Abstract

Trace elements are essential nutritional components in humans and inconvenient tissue content that have a significant influence on infant size. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of concentration of elements (uranium (U), lead (Pb) and iron (Fe)) and absorption of Pb and Fe on maternal and umbilical cord blood samples. The concentration and absorption of Pb and Fe in blood samples were determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometry device, while the uranium concentration was determined by using CR-39 detector. Fifty women of age 16-44 years are involved in this study. Results show that the maximum and minimum values of both concentration and absorption in the maternal samples were for Pb and Fe, respectively. In addition, for umbilical cord, the maximum values of concentration and absorption were for Fe and the minimum concentration and absorption were for U and Pb, respectively. A significant correlation between maternal and umbilical cord blood samples was found. This indicates that the Pb, U and Fe elements can easily transfer from maternal to the fetal body which impacts the growth of fetus.

Details

Title
Trace of heavy metals in maternal and umbilical cord blood samples in association with birth outcomes in Baghdad, Iraq
Author
Mayyadah Hasan Rhaif Al-Sahlanee; Ramli, Ramzun Maizan; Miami Abdul Hassan Ali; Tawfiq, Nada Fadhil; Nurul Zahirah Noor Azman; Azhar Abdul Rahman; Iskandar Shahrim Mustafa; Nik Noor Ashikin Nik Abdul Razak; Yahaya, Nor Zakiah; Hana Mohammed Al-Marri; Ayob, Nur Syuhada; Zakaria, Nabela
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
EDP Sciences
ISSN
21016275
e-ISSN
2100014X
Source type
Conference Paper
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201715600003
ProQuest document ID
2037083890
Copyright
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