²¹⁰Po secretion from sweat glands

The results of the research indicated that the ²¹⁰Po activity concentration in sweat samples was between 0.22 ± 0.03 to 2.10 ± 0.15 mBq·g⁻¹ d.w. The obtained results of the studies showed that smoking and eating fish led to higher activity concentrations of ²¹⁰Po in sweat in comparison to the control group. Statistical analysis of ²¹⁰Po activity concentrations in sweat samples showed significant differences between control, smoking, fish eating and age groups, while no significant differences was found for ²¹⁰Po between volunteers as far as gender is concerned. - Highlights: • Activity concentration of ²¹⁰Po in the sweat samples was determined. • Effect of fish eating and smoking habits, age and gender was examined. • Method for collection and determination of ²¹⁰Po in sweat samples was described. • Influence of some factors was confirmed.