Heavy Metal Contamination in Urban Soils: Health Impacts on Humans and Plants: A Review

European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 546 - 565

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This research looks at how the growth of cities and industries affects levels heavy metals in soil, which can impact people's health. We find out where pollution comes from, such as factories, car fumes, improper waste disposal, by reviewing existing studies. use different methods to test soil for study exposure these urban areas The evidence shows a connection between high city health problems like breathing issues, brain disorders, overall toxicity body. also explore get into human body, highlighting importance understanding they are available ways people exposed. To deal with polluted soils, we look manage suggest sustainable reduce metal pollution. Our discoveries add what know about environmental health, emphasizing need actions protect residents. Ultimately, this aims give important information insights policymakers, planners, public officials managing lessening risks linked contamination soils.

Language: Английский

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CAUSES OF DEATH AND SCREENING FOR TOXICANTS AND HEMOPATHOGENS OF EUROPEAN HEDGEHOGS (ERINACEUS EUROPAEUS) FROM A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER IN NORTHERN FRANCE

Journal of Wildlife Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(1)

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), common in rural and suburban environments, is perceived as declining within its native range, prompting conservation concerns. This study of hedgehogs admitted to a French rehabilitation center aimed identify causes death, detect potential emerging diseases, systematically screen dead for toxicants hemopathogens. Using clinical information, necropsy examination, ancillary testing 159 hedgehogs, we identified the primary cause death 92% them. leading were impaired general condition (30%); bacterial infections (26%), frequently caused by Salmonella Enteritidis; trauma (20%). Additional factors contributing 78%, including high proportion with significant parasite infestations. Toxicologic screening revealed that 42% had been exposed anticoagulant rodenticides, 6.4% levels compatible acute intoxication. These also trace metals, especially lead, but no pesticides residues detected. Hemopathogen low diversity prevalence blood pathogens 3.6, 2.9, 2.9% individuals infected Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Mycoplasma turicensis, wenyonii, respectively. variety diagnoses suggests there unique prominent or disease responsible mortality these hedgehogs. highlighted exposure various toxicants. To further investigate extent population declines, health information issued from several centers should be combined demographic data well ecologic assessments on availability quality natural resources.

Language: Английский

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Carcinogenic Risk from Lead and Cadmium Contaminating Cow Milk and Soya Beverage Brands Available in the Portuguese Market

Journal of Xenobiotics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 798 - 811

Published: June 13, 2024

Our previous work demonstrated the presence of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) contamination in cow milk (CM) soy beverages (SBs) Portugal. These metals share carcinogenic mechanisms, suggesting at least additive effects. goals were to assess risks from Pb Cd intake detected various CM SB brands on Portuguese market determine relative contributions Cd. Furthermore, we modeled different consumption scenarios for age/body weight groups estimate cumulative Excess Lifetime Carcinogenic Risk (ELCR). ELCR was computed by multiplying chronic daily a cancer slope factor each metal, with an > 1 × 10−4 indicating risk. Five three posed children, highest values 1.75 9.12 10−5, respectively; had mean 87.8 ± 3.1% 54.9 12.1% SB. observed adolescents, adults several or scenarios, albeit levels above typical intakes. Strict monitoring metal levels, such as Cd, is advised because component many foods, including baby food.

Language: Английский

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Environmental Bioremediation: Microremediation, Mycoremediation, and Phytoremediation

Environmental Claims Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(2), P. 186 - 205

Published: April 2, 2024

Global demand for freshwater is increasing yearly. The issues of water pollution due to human activities and natural disasters are jeopardizing the health living organisms environment. When pollutants from different sources not processed, irresponsible disposal into environment, instance, removing wastewater residual industrial textile factories nearby streams, saves cost downstream processing. unethical behaviors actions contaminate surrounding soil eventually lead serious side effects, such as exposing people this toxic accumulation their risk experiencing severe effects if issue left untreated. Researchers have conducted necessary studies develop new advanced methods or enhance existing techniques by utilizing microbes phytoremediation. This review focuses on environmental remediation involvement plants in sustainable environmentally friendly substances bioremediation.

Language: Английский

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