MAPPING USING HUMAN BLOOD COMPOSITION DATA

The mapping of elemental composition using INAA on the base of whole b lood and hair of inhabitants (2500 samples) was made in Uzbekistan (CI S). The average concentrations of 15 elements (24 for hair) were deter mined. The results obtained were compared to regional medical statisti cs. The correlations for various diseases were obtained. The maps of h uman blood composition in comparison to those for human hair compositi on seem to be less significant in terms of regional contamination (pro bably because of stronger homeostatic control of blood). On the other hand, specific changes of blood composition were detected for some occ upational groups. Relationships of blood and hair elemental compositio n and their relative significance are discussed.