The health effects of aluminium--a review

J R Soc Health. 1991 Oct;111(5):163-8. doi: 10.1177/146642409111100503.

Abstract

This review covers the occurrence of aluminium in soil, air, water and food. In addition, aluminium levels in body tissues and its movement within the body have been considered. The adverse effects of aluminium that have been reported in recent years include Alzheimer's disease, dementia and hyperactivity and learning disorders in children.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum / adverse effects*
  • Aluminum / analysis
  • Aluminum / metabolism
  • Alzheimer Disease / pathology
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / blood
  • Environmental Exposure*
  • Food Contamination
  • Humans
  • Learning Disabilities / blood
  • Soil / analysis
  • Water Supply / analysis

Substances

  • Soil
  • Aluminum