The reference values (RVs) for blood Cd and Pb of 215 adult subjects non-occupationally
exposed and living in Sardinia (insular Italy) were assessed. Age, sex, smoking, alcohol …

Obtaining reliable trace element reference values in tissues and fluids from inhabitants of
the European Union [3] relies on the availability of standardized and harmonized protocols …

This paper presents the results of a polycentric study carried out in seven different areas,
organized by the Italian Society of Reference Values (SIVR) for assessing reference values …

The Human Biological Monitoring (HBM) project was launched in the Czech Republic in
1994 as a part of the nation-wide Environmental Health Monitoring System to assess the …

The aims of this study were (a) to assess blood cadmium (B-Cd) concentrations and to
establish a tentative reference interval;(b) to identify significant determinants of B-Cd, in a …

Human biomonitoring is an important tool for the evaluation of environmental exposure to
contaminants. The data that are obtained from these studies might be compared to …

Riassunto (Stima dei valori di riferimento di elementi chimici in una popolazione urbana
sana).-Sono riportati gli intervalli di riferimento per Al, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg …

This study aimed at determining blood concentrations of lead (B-Pb) and cadmium (B-Cd) in
a group of 1215 healthy blood donors (895 males, 320 females) and 758 children (397 boys …

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 …

Abstract Background: Trace elements (TEs) are ubiquitous and their potential interest for
human health has been constantly expanding. Biological monitoring is generally considered …