Health risk assessment of heavy metals in soil and vegetables from major agricultural sites of Ohio and West Virginia

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57, P. 103108 - 103108

Published: March 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluation and health risk assessment of arsenic and potentially toxic elements pollution in groundwater of Majha Belt, Punjab, India

Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 46(6)

Published: May 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Health risk assessment according to exposure with heavy metals and physicochemical parameters; water quality index and contamination degree evaluation in bottled water

International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: March 19, 2023

This survey analysed 71 bottled water brands in Tehran, Iran. The laboratory analysis was investigated for ten physicochemical parameters and 16 elements, including heavy metals comprising (bicarbonate, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulphate, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness (TH), Na, Mg, Ca, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr, Ba, and, Zn). Statistical were performed with R software. quality index (WQI) approach applied to investigate quality, the carcinogen risk (CR) hazard (HI) methods used assessing health risks, cumulative impacts of evaluated contamination degree (Cd) metal evaluation (HEI). results showed that among parameters, EC, TDS, TH, HCO3 like Sr > Zn Cu Ni had Highest values. WQI value totals 91.86 good class, order (60.56%), poor (35.21%), very (4.22%). correlation demonstrated ~ Fe Mn significant coefficients (r = 1). Moreover, there is a between TH Mg Ca also then SO4 Na. Carcinogen Cr children adults 2 × 10−4 6 10−4, respectively. responsible pollutants non-carcinogen assessment F NO3, their HI greater than one adult child subgroups. values Cd HEI lower critical limits. Also, Pb study revealed contains minerals may possess metals, which pose human especially children.

Language: Английский

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Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic and essential elements in medicinal plants consumed in Zabol, Iran, using the Monte Carlo simulation method

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 10, 2024

Medicinal plants (MPs) have long been used for their therapeutic properties in traditional forms of medicine. However, the presence potentially toxic elements (PTEs) MPs raises concerns about safety, efficacy, and potential adverse effects on human health. The current study aimed to determine level essential (PTEEs) commonly consumed Zabol, Iran, along with health risk assessments. To conduct present study, 10 types widely were selected, 15 samples each type (150 total) taken. Each sample was analyzed various PTEEs using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chrome (Cr), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), aluminum (Al) manganese (Mn); Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) arsenic (As) mercury (Hg). Finally, better comprehend scope exposure its possible effects, Monte Carlo simulation method is successfully applied assess risks related PTEs MPs. Statistical analysis revealed statistically significant (P < 0.001) variations PTE averages among MP types. Furthermore, all samples' overall mean concentration (range: 0.18 215.5 µg/kg) below World Health Organization's (WHO) regulatory standards. Probabilistic risks, including non-carcinogenic-target hazard quotient (THQ) element, total target (TTHQ) elements, carcinogenic-incremental lifetime cancer (ILCR) carcinogenic (TCR) significantly lower than acceptable limit children adults. Accordingly, it can be said that consuming sold Zabol safe adults regarding (ILCR/TCR =

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Joint Health Risk of Bioaccessible Inorganic Arsenic from Boiled Food in Guangzhou, China

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 140, P. 107240 - 107240

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessing the Impact of groundwater quality on human health in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Groundwater serves as a significant source of water for consumption and household purposes. The lack public supply scheme by the government has led individuals to indiscriminately sink boreholes, using drinking fulfilling their domestic needs without following international best practices standards set World Health Organization (WHO) other regulatory bodies in Nigeria, such Nigerian Standard Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ). utilization this poses risks human health. investigation focused on effects groundwater quality health Aba, Abia state, Nigeria. samples were obtained from ten existing boreholes located near waste dumps mechanic workshops during both dry rainy seasons. analysis psychochemical parameters heavy metals was conducted employing standard methodologies. findings indicated that acidic pH values ranged 4.72 6.28 season 3.42 6.1 season. All study area exhibited elevated levels BOD, COD, DO, cadmium (Cr), chromium (Cr) concentrations surpassed limits water. pollution load index across all demonstrated low level. quantification contamination indicates Cadmium (Cd) at sites originates anthropogenic activities, whereas Zinc (Zn) is derived lithogenic sources Both adults children hazard quotients greater than 1 indices exceeding 1, attributed high Cr, Fe, Cd. Carcinogenic risk 10^{− 6} 4 identified samples, indicating possible collected seasons status deemed unsuitable consumption. results indicate critical necessity treatment sourced dumpsite prior order prevent hazards. Ultimately, it essential remediate dumpsites or permit natural remediation before constructing residential structures installing these areas.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the toxic potency of absorbed trihalomethanes in leafy vegetables: the effects of different Chlorine pretreatment

Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: March 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Heavy Metal Contamination, Nutritional Composition, and Health Risk Assessment of Biscuits: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach

Food Chemistry Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100944 - 100944

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The negative aspects of using medicinal plants: human health risks assessment of mycotoxins and toxic metal contamination

International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: April 18, 2025

Medicinal plants (MPs) have been valued for their therapeutic properties and are crucial in traditional modern medicine. However, contamination with hazardous substances such as mycotoxins toxic THMs (THMs) poses significant safety concerns. This study quantified the levels of ten commonly used MPs Tehran markets, Iran, assessed carcinogenic non-carcinogenic risks to ensure consumer safety. A total 210 samples were analyzed. THMs, including arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), detected using atomic absorption spectrometry, while aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) ochratoxin (OTA) measured high-performance liquid chromatography. Risk assessments Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), Index (HI), Incremental Lifetime Cancer (ILCR), Total Carcinogenic (TCR) methodologies. Results revealed variability contaminant (p < 0.05). While heavy metal concentrations within safe limits, mycotoxin exposure posed children, a THQ exceeding acceptable limit. Mycotoxin remained below thresholds. To mitigate risks, storing dry, low-humidity environments is recommended prevent fungal growth reduce contamination, emphasizing need stricter measures.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of genotoxicity of air pollution in urban areas using an integrated model of passive biomonitoring

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 355, P. 124219 - 124219

Published: May 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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