Publications by authors named "Alireza Mesdaghina"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in indoor air of residential homes in Iran and measured a related metabolite in participants' urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
- It found that the average concentration of PAHs and particulate matter was significant, with 30% of indoor samples exceeding WHO guidelines, particularly noting higher PAH levels in homes with lower economic status.
- Additionally, the research indicated a correlation between PAH concentrations and demographic factors like age and body fat, revealing that men had higher levels of the urinary metabolite 1-hydroxypyrene than women.
Background: This study measured the concentrations of arsenic (As), aluminum (Al), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), and lead (Pb) in the urine samples of the Iranian adult population.
Methods: This nationally representative study was conducted on 490 participants in six provinces of Iran who were selected based on the clustering method. Participants included healthy Iranian adults aged above 25 years without a history of illness and non-smokers.