Assessment of some heavy metals in the maternal body, risk in cancer disease

Ever since humans have become aware that health is inseparably linked to an intact and healthy environment, the control and reduction of pollution have become the focus of worldwide concern. The studies on heavy metals concentrations in human placenta and human milk have been performed, as a continuation of the research concerning heavy metals concentrations in biological and in food samples by atomic absorption spectrophotometer method. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the metals contents in the maternal body. The study presents the results obtained in 2000-2001 period of some metals [Pb,Cd,Zn,Cu,Mn] in maternal body, in Iassy district, it was investigated if heavy metals levels from human placenta and human milk reflect the body burden of these chemicals. A total of 50 women (18-30 years old) participated in the study voluntarily. In all analyzed samples these metals were found. Generally, a wide variation between individual samples was observed.