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Aluminum Concentrations in Water of Elderly People's Houses and Retirement Homes and Its Relation with Elderly Health

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Author(s):
Ferreira, Pricilla Costa [1, 2] ; de Abreu Tonani, Karina A. [1, 2] ; Juliao, Fabiana C. [1, 2] ; Cupo, Palmira [3] ; Domingo, Jose L. [4] ; Segura-Munoz, Susana Ines [1, 2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Coll Nursing, Lab Ecotoxicol & Environm Parasitol, BR-14040902 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] USP, Lab Ecotoxicol & Environm Parasitol, Dept Maternal Infant Nursing & Publ Hlth, EERP, BR-14040902 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Met Sector, Hosp Ribeirao Preto, Med Sch, Pediat & Child Care Dept, BR-14040902 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Rovira & Virgili, Lab Toxicol & Environm Hlth, Sch Med, E-43201 Reus - Spain
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; v. 83, n. 4, p. 565-569, OCT 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the concentrations of aluminum (Al) and other metals in water samples from elderly people's houses and retirement homes. Forty-six duplicate water samples from kitchen taps were collected in Ribeiro Preto/SP, Brazil. Metal levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Aluminum concentration exceeded the maximum allowed values in 26% of samples according to the Decree 518/2004 of the Brazilian Health Ministry. It was noted that 11% of elderly living at monitored houses, as well as 19% living at retirement homes presented Alzheimer disease diagnostic. These results suggest taking into account Al risks among vulnerable elderly population groups. (AU)