Trace Elements in Blood of the Population Living near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Catalonia, Spain.

摘要: In 2012, the concentrations of trace elements (As, Be, Cd, Cr, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl, and V) were measured in blood samples population living vicinity a hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) located Tarragona County (Catalonia, Spain). This study is part wide surveillance program aimed at assessing impact facility on public health conducted since 1998, before HWI started operating. Lead was metal occurring with highest concentration (21.7 μg kg−1), followed by Mn (19.7 μg kg−1) Hg (4.62 μg kg−1). Arsenic (6.99 μg kg−1) showed low detection rate (49%), while rest analyzed not detected. 2017, new sampling campaign conducted, three (Co, Cu, Sb) added. most recent survey, Cu reached mean 931 μg kg−1, up to 60-fold higher than that corresponding remaining elements. Relatively high levels also found for Sb (16.0 μg kg−1), (13.9 μg kg−1), Pb (13.0 μg kg−1). comparison baseline (1998), significantly decreased over time. Some significant differences according sex, age, area residence. general, similar to, or even lower than, those reported scientific literature. Hence, exposure does any additional risk near HWI. conclusion agreement other studies carried out framework this program, which have been different biological matrices, such as hair autopsy tissues (brain, bone, kidney, liver, lungs).