Abstract
A wide set of biochemical and spirometrical parameters was applied to a group of 41 welders. The obtained parameters were analyzed by the pattern recognition method: principal-components analysis (PCA) and mutual contribution analysis (MCA). The aim of the investigation was to find out which of 23 parameters had an influence on the pulmonological indices of COPD. It was found that PCA gave a substantial reduction of dimensionality. The most relevant parameters were Fe, Zn, Cu (all elements in blood, not in hair), FEV1, MEF50, bilirubin, TAS, and SOD. Only the relationships of MEF50, Cu, and TAS were statistically valid.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-46 |
Journal | Biological Trace Element Research |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine
Free keywords
- Principal-components analysis (PCA)
- (MCA)
- mutual contribution analysis
- copper
- zinc
- iron
- magnesium
- blood serum
- hair
- total
- welders
- antioxidant status (TAS)
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)