Lead and cadmium content in human milk from the Northern Adriatic area of Croatia

摘要: Though occupational exposure to toxic metals (lead, cadmium) is well documented, harmful effects of environmental lower levels these two still under investigation. Most are emitted by human activities and the atmosphere main transport route for elements. According some authors, 332 358 t lead 7570 cadmium were in from anthropogenic sources 1983. The principle source traffic, e.g. leaded petrol, widely used Croatia, as coal combustion, iron steal production. Volcanic activity, zinc production waste incineration cadmium. Recent study indicates that traffic could also be found along busy streets. Chronic at low associated with adverse health especially fetus young children. This examines breast milk nursing women living Northern Adriatic area Croatia. 15 refs., 2 tabs.