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    • Forensic Science

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    • Hair analysis is recognized for its utility in toxicology and forensic medicine.
    • Established applications include screening for metal intoxication and environmental pollutant exposure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the current applications of hair analysis.
    • To assess the scientific evidence supporting its use in diagnosing nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing scientific literature.
    • Analysis of data supporting various applications of hair analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Hair analysis is effective for detecting metal and pollutant exposure.
    • Data supporting hair analysis for nutritional and disease diagnosis is limited and fragmentary.

    Conclusions:

    • Hair analysis is a validated tool for exposure assessment and forensic casework.
    • Further research is required to establish the reliability of hair analysis for diagnosing nutritional status and chronic diseases.