Factors influencing metabolism and toxicity of metals: a consensus report.

A Survey of Social Factors Influencing Social Consensus(Case Study: Bushehr Civic Families)

The aim of this research is to study social factors influencing on social consensus. Sampling method was multi-process and included cluster and multistage sampling and sample size based on Cochran's Formula was 380 persons too. Data collection tools was questionnaire. In this research, the methods of data analysis were independent T-Test, Spearman Correlation Coefficient, Multivariate Regressio...

Factors influencing metabolism and toxicity of metals. Proceedings of an international workshop meeting organized by the Scientific Committee on the Toxicology of Metals of Permanent Commission and International Association of Occupational Health Stockholm, July 17-22, 1977.

Factors influencing susceptibility to metals.

Although the long-neglected field of human susceptibility to environmental toxicants is currently receiving renewed attention, there is only scant literature on factors influencing susceptibility to heavy metals. Genetic factors may influence the availability of sulfhydryl-containing compounds such as glutathione and metallothionein, which modify the distribution and toxicity of certain metals....

Survey of Modified Hazard Quotient, Potential Ecological Risk Factor and Toxicity Units of Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments of Some Wetlands of Iran

Background & Aims of the Study: The present research aims to use sediment quality indices in the assessment of toxicity and ecological risk factors of heavy metals Pb, Cu and Zn in Anzali, Meighan, Shadegan and Hashilan wetlands. Material & Methods: Given the environmental conditions, surface sediments in 71 diverse stations were sampled in three replications. Having preparation and subject...

Investigation of Epidemiologic Toxicities Caused by Paraquat Herbicide and Comparing Factors Influencing These Patients’ Causality in Kermanshah Imam Khomeini Hospital (2002-2013)

Herbicide toxicities are considered as an important issue in public health programs of developing countries. This investigation aims at studying epidemiologic toxicities caused by Paraquat herbicide and comparing factors influencing these patients’ causality in Kermanshah Imam Khomeini Hospital. In a descriptive-survey study, 9 patients poisoned by Paraquat herbicide were considered statistical...