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Food Science & Technology
Sha Yu, Xiao-Dong Pan, Jian-Long Han
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of harmful elements in bean samples from Zhejiang province, China and evaluated the health risks associated with their consumption. The results showed that the levels of As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb in the beans were generally low and did not pose significant health risks. However, continued monitoring, especially for Cd, is still necessary.
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Engineering, Marine
Zexing Kuang, Yangguang Gu, Yiyong Rao, Honghui Huang
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in sediments and marine organisms in Daya Bay, using the Monte Carlo method to analyze the uncertainty of results. It found that Hg was the primary pollutant with contributions from Cd and As to ecological risks. The study suggests the need to strengthen management of Hg, Cd, and As emissions to effectively control heavy metal contamination in Daya Bay.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chengxinag Xu, Hanlin Yan, Siqiang Zhang
Summary: Limited data are available regarding the accumulation of heavy metals in cave fish. The current study revealed high bio-concentration factors for Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb, indicating potential health risks posed by consuming cave fish from karst caves in Libo.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liuhuan Ai, Bing Ma, Shiwei Shao, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang
Summary: This study reviewed the accumulation and distribution patterns of heavy metals in freshwater fish in nine basins of China from 2010 to 2020 and assessed their health risks. The results showed that the pollution level of heavy metals in Chinese freshwater fish is at an intermediate level internationally. The concentration of heavy metals in artificially farmed freshwater fish is higher than that in wild fish, and the noncarcinogenic risks are higher for children.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu-Nuo Wang, Zeng-Huan Wang, Shi-Jun Jiang, Richard W. Jordan, Yang-Guang Gu
Summary: Bioenrichment preference of arsenic and metals in wild marine organisms has been largely overlooked. In this study, twenty different species from Dapeng (Mis) Bay were analyzed for arsenic and metal content. The findings revealed four main conclusions: (1) The average concentrations of arsenic and metals in the aquatic organisms were measured, with varying values for each element; (2) Factor analysis demonstrated three distinct types of bioenrichment preference; (3) Non-carcinogenic health risk assessment showed insignificant effects on human health from consuming marine organisms; (4) Carcinogenic health risk assessment indicated an unacceptable risk from consuming nine species, primarily crustaceans.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing-yu Peng, Shuai Zhang, Yingyu Han, Bate Bate, Han Ke, Yunmin Chen
Summary: Rapid urbanization in China has triggered large-scale factory relocation, resulting in severe environmental and health risks caused by contaminated legacies. This study comprehensively assesses the pollution and health risks of industrial legacies in China, providing insights for better risk management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baolin Liu, Linyang Lv, Miao An, Tingting Wang, Ming Li, Yong Yu
Summary: This study investigated the presence, trophic magnification, and health risks of heavy metals in marine organisms in Laizhou Bay, China. Results showed that different species had different concentrations of heavy metals, with crab and shellfish showing the highest enrichment ability. Consumption of seafood, especially those containing arsenic and cadmium, may have adverse effects on human health, including potential carcinogenic effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Ubaid Ali, Chuan Wang, Yuan Li, Ruolan Li, Shaochen Yang, Li Ding, Lin Feng, Bo Wang, Ping Li, Ming Hung Wong
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of heavy metals (HMs) in human hair related to fish and rice consumption in Wuhan City, central China. The average values of As in 8/10 fish species exceeded the food safety standard of 0.015 mg/kg. The mean values (mg/kg) of HMs in rice followed a descending order of Zn (13.7)> Cu (1.9)>Cr (0.51)>As (0.11) >Cd (0.08) >Pb (0.04). The ascending order of HMs for male hair was Cd < As < Cr < Pb < Cu < Zn, while As < Cd < Cr < Pb < Cu < Zn for female.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongsheng Cui, Jia Wen, Lisha Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: This study collected rice grain samples from 14 cities in Hunan Province, China and measured the contents of 9 heavy metals. The results showed that arsenic, lead, chromium, nickel, and cadmium accumulated significantly in the rice grain, posing greater health risks to the local residents. Immediate actions are needed to mitigate the contamination of these heavy metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. Akila, S. Anbalagan, N. M. Lakshmisri, V Janaki, T. Ramesh, R. Jancy Merlin, S. Kamala-Kannan
Summary: The present study assessed the bioaccumulation of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cr in fish species from Pulicat Lake in southeast India. The study found variations in the accumulation patterns of metals in sediment, water, and fish samples. Although some muscle samples exceeded the safe limit for Cu and Cr concentrations, the estimated daily intake remained within the standard reference dose, indicating the safety of consuming fish muscle tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Solaleh Torabi, Mohammad Gholizadeh, Mahsa Yazarlo, Zahra Riahi
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of nickel, zinc, copper, lead, and cadmium in marine fish samples collected from the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf and estimated their potential health risks. The results revealed elevated levels of nickel and lead in the fish samples, raising concerns about the potential health hazards associated with their consumption. This study provides critical insights into heavy metal contamination in marine fish, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and proactive measures to ensure safe seafood consumption in the northwest Persian Gulf.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiantian Wu, Pingping Liu, Xintian He, Hongmei Xu, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: The study revealed significant seasonal variations in heavy metal elements in atmospheric fine particulate matter in Xi'an, China, with Cd and Pb posing higher risks to the environment and human health. Pb, Cd, Ni, and Zn were identified as potential bioavailable elements with strong biological toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenyan Wang, Qiao Su, Shu Wang, Zongjun Gao, Jiutan Liu
Summary: The study revealed that heavy metal concentrations in groundwater in the Jiangsu Coastal Zone are mainly attributed to industrial pollution, seawater intrusion, and mineral dissolution. Particularly, high levels of B and As were found, exceeding standard limits and posing significant health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toktam Bagheri, Ali Misaghi, Ali Taheri MirGhaed, Abolfazl Kamkar, Aliakbar Hedayati, Hessameddin Akbarein
Summary: Just recently, the presence of heavy metals in aquatic animals, particularly fishes, has been detected, leading to the need for a method to assess the health risks for humans who consume these contaminated fishes. The present study aimed to assess the health risk associated with the consumption of four heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, and copper) in three main edible fishes caught from Gorgan bay. The results indicate that the heavy metals found in Gorgan bay do not pose serious risks to consumer health, although there were some exceedances of acceptable values for target cancer risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biology
Mohammad Belal Hossain, Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan, Abul Kasem, Md. Kamal Hossain, Salma Sultana, As-Ad Ujjaman Nur, Jimmy Yu, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Takaomi Arai
Summary: This study assessed the levels of toxic metals in fish and shrimp species and the associated health risks to consumers. The findings showed that some metals exceeded national guidelines, indicating potential risks to human health. However, the risk assessment indices did not suggest any carcinogenic risks to consumers. The study also identified possible anthropogenic sources of toxic metals in the area.