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[Copper, zinc, lead and cadmium in the placenta]
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Placental content of copper, zinc, lead, and cadmium is influenced by maternal age, residence, birth date, and fetal weight. These trace element levels are crucial indicators of fetal development and maternal health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental toxicology
- Maternal-fetal medicine
- Trace element analysis
Context:
- Investigating the placental accumulation of essential and toxic trace elements.
- Understanding the factors affecting trace element transfer across the placenta.
Purpose:
- To determine the relationship between maternal and fetal factors and placental trace element concentrations.
- To analyze the levels of copper, zinc, plumbum (lead), and cadmium in placental tissue.
Summary:
- Placental trace element levels (copper, zinc, lead, cadmium) are significantly affected by maternal age and geographic residence.
- Fetal weight and the date of birth were also identified as key factors influencing the concentration of these trace elements in the placenta.
Impact:
- Provides critical data for assessing environmental exposure risks during pregnancy.
- Informs clinical practice regarding monitoring trace element status in pregnant women and newborns.
- Highlights the need for further research into the long-term health implications of placental trace element burdens.