Rare Earth Element Content in Hair Samples of Children Living in the Vicinity of the Kola Peninsula Mining Site and Nervous System Diseases
The aim of this study is to assess the rare earth element (REE) content in hair samples of children living in Lovozero village, near an REE mining site, and the possible effects of REEs on the prevalence of nervous system diseases in Lovozersky District (Murmansk region, Kola Peninsula). Fifty-three...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:aa5e6ce898214375b9d136219840043d 2024-09-15T18:16:57+00:00 Rare Earth Element Content in Hair Samples of Children Living in the Vicinity of the Kola Peninsula Mining Site and Nervous System Diseases Natalia K. Belisheva Svetlana V. Drogobuzhskaya 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13080626 https://doaj.org/article/aa5e6ce898214375b9d136219840043d EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/8/626 https://doaj.org/toc/2079-7737 doi:10.3390/biology13080626 2079-7737 https://doaj.org/article/aa5e6ce898214375b9d136219840043d Biology, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 626 (2024) rare earth elements nervous system paroxysmal disorders cerebral palsy epilepsy children Biology (General) QH301-705.5 article 2024 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13080626 2024-09-02T15:34:38Z The aim of this study is to assess the rare earth element (REE) content in hair samples of children living in Lovozero village, near an REE mining site, and the possible effects of REEs on the prevalence of nervous system diseases in Lovozersky District (Murmansk region, Kola Peninsula). Fifty-three school-age children were recruited for the analysis of REE content in hair samples. REE (Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu) content was estimated by means of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The analysis of REE content in the hair of children living in Russia, Kazakhstan, and China indicated REE intake from the environment. The possible contribution of REEs to nervous system disorders is supported by the link between the REE content in hair samples of children living near REE mining areas (China) and the manifestation of cognitive disorders in these children. It is also found that the prevalence of nervous system diseases in children aged 15–17 years is higher in Lovozersky District compared to the other districts of the Murmansk region. In this paper, the possible contribution of REEs to the prevalence of episodic paroxysmal disorders (G40–G47), cerebral palsy (G80–G83), and epilepsy and status epilepticus (G40–G41) is discussed. Article in Journal/Newspaper kola peninsula Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Biology 13 8 626 |
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The aim of this study is to assess the rare earth element (REE) content in hair samples of children living in Lovozero village, near an REE mining site, and the possible effects of REEs on the prevalence of nervous system diseases in Lovozersky District (Murmansk region, Kola Peninsula). Fifty-three school-age children were recruited for the analysis of REE content in hair samples. REE (Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu) content was estimated by means of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The analysis of REE content in the hair of children living in Russia, Kazakhstan, and China indicated REE intake from the environment. The possible contribution of REEs to nervous system disorders is supported by the link between the REE content in hair samples of children living near REE mining areas (China) and the manifestation of cognitive disorders in these children. It is also found that the prevalence of nervous system diseases in children aged 15–17 years is higher in Lovozersky District compared to the other districts of the Murmansk region. In this paper, the possible contribution of REEs to the prevalence of episodic paroxysmal disorders (G40–G47), cerebral palsy (G80–G83), and epilepsy and status epilepticus (G40–G41) is discussed. |
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Rare Earth Element Content in Hair Samples of Children Living in the Vicinity of the Kola Peninsula Mining Site and Nervous System Diseases |
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