The  Effect of Age on Copper and Zinc Concentrations in Blood Serum Among Medical Radiological Workers and the Control Group

Haider Abbas Harees; Iman Tarik   Al-Alawy; Hayder H.   Hussain

doi:10.47831/mjpas.v4i2.361

Authors

Haider Abbas Harees Department of Physics ,College of Science ,Mustansiriyah University ,Iraq
Iman Tarik Al-Alawy Department of Medical Physics, College of Medical Health Technology, Alshaab University
Hayder H. Hussain Department of Physics , College of Science, Kufa University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47831/mjpas.v4i2.361

Keywords:

Age, copper, zinc, ionizing radiation, medical radiology workers

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of age on serum copper and zinc levels in medical radiation workers, compared to the control group. Copper and zinc concentrations were measured using the atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) technique on blood samples from 161 participants, 81 of whom were radiation workers and 80 of whom were in the control group. The results showed that copper and zinc levels were significantly higher in radiation workers than in the control group, with clear variations by age group.

The oldest age group (40-49 years) recorded the highest copper and zinc levels among radiation workers, indicating a cumulative effect of radiation over time. For the control group, changes in copper and zinc levels showed a relative regularity with age, without significant increases.

These results suggest that continuous exposure to ionizing radiation may lead to significant changes in trace elements in the body, especially in older age groups. The study highlights the importance of monitoring copper and zinc levels periodically in radiation workers, with a focus on developing preventive strategies that reduce the impact of radiation on health.