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Mercury in human hair

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The analysis of mercury (Hg) in scalp hair obtained from individuals residing in five different localities in the Philippines - Metro Manila, Naga City in Bicol, Bataan, Oriental Mindoro, and Palawan is presented. An overall mean of 1.46 ug/g of hair was obtained for all samples excluding those from Palawan and represents a baseline value.'' In terms of the mercury levels found in hair, the Honda Bay area in Palawan is, relatively, a ''contaminated area.'' (author)

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
16 p.
Report number
PAEC(B)ID--80013

Conference

Title
Integrated Chemists of the Philippines Incorporated National Convention.
Dates
21 Oct 1980.
Place
Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines.

INIS

Country of Publication
Philippines
Country of Input or Organization
Philippines
INIS RN
12638181
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY; HAIR; MERCURY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; ELEMENTS; METALS; ORGANS; SKIN; SPECTROSCOPY

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