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Environmental Sciences
Milad Adel, Chiara Copat, Gea Oliveri Conti, Fahimeh Sakhaie, Zahra Hashemi, Giuseppe Mancini, Antonio Cristaldi, Margherita Ferrante
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the levels of trace elements in two species of fish in the southwest of the Caspian Sea, and assess the potential risks to human health. The results showed that the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) for both children and adults was below 1, indicating a relatively low risk associated with the consumption of these fish.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Ulysses M. Montojo, Bernajocele Jalyn S. Baldoza, Flordeliza D. Cambia, Kathlene Cleah D. Benitez, Karl Bryan S. Perelonia, Ana Trinidad F. Rivera
Summary: The study found that levels of mercury, cadmium, and lead in green mussels and oysters from coastal provinces of Manila Bay were below regulatory limits, posing no health risks to consumers. Further risk assessments on other fishery commodities in the area are recommended to ensure consumer safety.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fulya Altinok-Yipel, Mustafa Yipel, Ibrahim Ozan Tekeli
Summary: The study aimed to assess the levels of metals in commercial canned and pouched cat foods and their potential health risks for adult cats and kittens. Results showed that these metals do not pose a significant health risk for cats. It is suggested to consider dietary Hg and Cd in clinical diagnosis.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kumar Pandion, S. B. Mohamed Khalith, Balasubramani Ravindran, Murugesan Chandrasekaran, Rajakrishnan Rajagopal, Ahmed Alfarhan, Soon Woong Chang, Ramamoorthy Ayyamperumal, Amitava Mukherjee, Kantha Deivi Arunachalam
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal fluctuations in fish diversity and heavy metal concentrations in coastal areas, and assessed the human health risks associated with the heavy metals. The results showed significant variations in metal concentrations in fish, water, and sediment across different locations. The health hazard assessment indicated that the exposure doses of most elements were safe for both children and adults, except for Hg and Cd in children.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katya Peycheva, Veselina Panayotova, Rositsa Stancheva, Lubomir Makedonski, Albena Merdzhanova, Vincenzo Parrino, Vincenzo Nava, Nicola Cicero, Francesco Fazio
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of toxic and essential elements in the muscle tissue of five common freshwater fish species from Lake Burgas and Lake Mandra (Bulgaria) and assessed the human health risk. The results showed that the consumption of these freshwater fish species is safe for human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sawaeng Kawichai, Tippawan Prapamontol, Teetawat Santijitpakdee, Susira Bootdee
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in the surface sediments of the Mae Chaem River in Thailand. The levels of heavy metals exceeded the standard levels in Thailand, with the primary sources of contamination being residential settlements and agricultural areas. The study also assessed the risk of exposure to heavy-metalbound sediments for children and adults, finding that the risk was low overall but highest for As and Cr in terms of children's exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katya Peycheva, Veselina Panayotova, Rositsa Stancheva, Albena Merdzhanova, Diana Dobreva, Vincenzo Parrino, Nicola Cicero, Francesco Fazio, Patrizia Licata
Summary: This study provides data on toxic, essential and microelement concentrations in edible tissues of three bivalve species. The results show that all elemental concentrations were below the permissible limits set by the EU and USFDA. The estimation of dietary metal intake indicates no health risk for consumers, and the consumption of these bivalve species is completely safe.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. Subasinghe, B. K. K. K. Jinadasa, A. N. Navarathne, S. Jayakody
Summary: This study assessed the health risks posed by selected metals in cultured and wild Crassostrea madrasensis in Sri Lanka. The concentrations of metals in the oysters varied on a monthly basis, with significant variations between cultured and wild oysters for zinc and copper. While the concentrations of most metals were below international standards, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and zinc exceeded the limits. Weekly intake of mercury, copper, iron, and zinc from C. madrasensis did not exceed the provisional tolerable intake, but cadmium intake exceeded the limit, indicating potential carcinogenic effects for long-term consumption.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexis Castillo, Jorge Valdes, Yery Marambio, Luis Figueroa, Jaime Letelier, Francisco Carcamo
Summary: The study investigates the metal(loid) content in Concholepas concholepas in a coastal environmental sacrifice zone in Chile to assess human-health risks. The results indicate that Cu and Cd levels exceed safety limits, and the intake of As is comparatively high. Consuming C. concholepas may pose a moderate carcinogenic risk.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dalia Abd El-Azeem Ahmed, Dalia Fahmy Slima, Hatim M. Al-Yasi, Loutfy M. Hassan, Tarek M. Galal
Summary: This research investigated the effects of toxic metals on tomato plants grown under wastewater irrigation, as well as the potential consequences of consuming these plants by both domestic and foreign individuals. The study found that using wastewater for irrigation led to a decrease in soil and tomato plant nutrients, while significantly increasing the concentration of toxic metals. Tomato plants grown with untreated wastewater may pose a greater danger to human health and should not be grown as a crop for human consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranu Jajo Laishram, Tensubam Basanta Singh, Wazir Alam
Summary: The study conducted a comprehensive assessment of heavy metal and nutrient accumulation in 10 dominant macrophyte species in Loktak Lake, revealing their potential for phytoremediation. However, consumption of these edible plants may pose potential health risks, with Polygonum perfoliatum exhibiting the highest hazard index.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Imen Ben Chabchoubi, Sirine Bouguerra, Mohamed Ksibi, Olfa Hentati
Summary: Management of phosphogypsum heap in Tunisia has posed environmental problems due to the challenge of dumping solid waste, even though it is used as an amendment to agricultural soils. Research shows that increasing the rate of PG amendment leads to higher bioconcentration factors of heavy metals in plants, especially in roots. Therefore, the rate of PG amendment should not exceed 10% to reduce health risks associated with exposure to heavy metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mimie Saputri, Yusnaini Yusnaini, La Sara, Ita Widowati, Thierry Guyot, Denis Fichet, Gilles Radenac, Nicola Cicero
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of Hg, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb in six fish species commonly consumed in Kendari and assessed the potential human health risk. The results showed that mercury is the only metal that poses a potential hazard, while Chanos chanos does not pose a toxicological risk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Palash Kumar Dhar, Arifa Naznin, Muhammad Sarwar Hossain, Md Kamrul Hasan
Summary: The study found that the levels of toxic elements in ice cream were below the maximum risk threshold, indicating no significant non-carcinogenic health effects. The target cancer risk (TCR) for chromium and lead in ice cream samples was also within permissible limits, suggesting no potential lifetime carcinogenic health risks for consumers. Regular monitoring of toxic metals in ice cream should be conducted to ensure food safety and hygiene.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sameh Elkribi-Boukhris, Naceur M'hamdi, Iteb Boughattas, Sondes Helaoui, Cecile Coriou, Sylvie Bussiere, Valerie Sappin-Didier, Mohamed Banni
Summary: This study assessed heavy metal contamination in farmlands near an old mining site, finding that local consumers are more at risk of Cd contamination. Consumption of chickens grown in contaminated areas poses a significant health risk, especially for children.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdolmajid Gholizadeh, Mohammad Hossein Salmani, Ali Asghar Ebrahimi, Saeede Sadat Hosseini, Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush, Mohammad Miri, Ali Nikoonahad, Hassan Pasalari
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Edris Hoseinzadeh, Parisa Taha, Chiang Wei, Hatam Godini, Ghulam Md Ashraf, Mahmoud Taghavi, Mohammad Miri
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Reza Ali Fallahzadeh, Mohammad Miri, Mahmoud Taghavi, Abdolmajid Gholizadeh, Ramin Anbarani, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei, Margherita Ferrante, Gea Oliveri Conti
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Miri, Milad Nazarzadeh, Ahmad Alahabadi, Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush, Abolfazi Rad, Mohammad Hassan Lotfi, Mohammad Hassan Sheikhha, Mohammad Javad Zare Sakhvidi, Tim S. Nawrot, Payam Dadvand
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Forough Riahimanesh, Ahmad Alahabadi, Mehdi Baghayeri, Behrooz Maleki, Mohammad Miri
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Akram Kooshki, Tahereh Tofighiyan, Neda Rastgoo, Mohammad Hassan Rakhshani, Mohammad Miri
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ahmad Alahabadi, Iman Fazeli, Mohammad Hassan Rakhshani, Moslem Lari Najafi, Hossein Alidadi, Mohammad Miri
Summary: This study measured and compared BTEX concentrations in different land-use types and traffic volumes in Mashhad metropolis, Iran. Benzene and toluene showed clustered emission patterns and posed carcinogenic risks to inhabitants. BTEX concentrations varied significantly based on land-use types, with the highest concentrations observed in Transportation and the lowest in Greenspace. Additionally, BTEX concentrations were higher in summer than in winter, and traffic had a significant impact on BTEX concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moslem Lari Najafi, Mehdi Zarei, Ali Gohari, Leyla Haghighi, Hafez Heydari, Mohammad Miri
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amir Mohammadi, Maryam Faraji, Sepideh Nemati Mansour, Ali Abdolahnejad, Mohammad Miri
Summary: This study assessed the concentration and spatial distribution of toxic metals in soil in the northwest region of Iran. The results indicated that these metals may come from different potential sources, and the soil in the north, northwest, and northeast areas showed a very strong contamination degree.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Seyed Elyas Meshkani, Akram Kooshki, Ahmad Alahabadi, Moslem Lari Najafi, Abolfazl Rad, Forough Riahimanesh, Mohammad Miri
Summary: The study found associations between telomere length in children and dietary patterns, with higher consumption of dairy products and sugar associated with shorter telomeres, while increased intake of fish, nuts and seeds, colored fruits, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and olive linked to longer relative telomere length. Other food groups like legumes, red meat, and processed meats did not show significant associations with telomere length.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ali Soleimani, Ali Toolabi, Sepideh Nemati Mansour, Ali Abdolahnejad, Tanzina Akhter, Reza Fouladi-Fard, Mohammad Miri, Amir Mohammadi
Summary: This study conducted a risk assessment of heavy metals in settled dust around Lake Urmia in Iran. The results showed that the metal concentrations were within the guideline values and had minor enrichment. The health risks from exposure to these metals were negligible, although the oral route had the highest hazard index. Continuous monitoring of heavy metals in this area is recommended.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saide Mehrabadi, Mohammad Miri, Moslem Lari Najafi, Mina Ghalenovi, Abolfazl Adli, Nasim Sadat Pajohanfar, Albert Ambros, Afishin Dovlatabadi, Elahe Hasannejad Estiri, Mina Abroudi, Lucia Alonso, Malihe Sadat Bazghandi, Payam Dadvand
Summary: Evidence suggests that exposure to greenspace during pregnancy can lead to better pregnancy outcomes. This study investigated the association between greenspace exposure and liver enzyme levels in cord blood samples, and found an inverse relationship between greenspace exposure during pregnancy and cord blood levels of liver enzymes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nayere Kosari, Reza Haji Hosseini, Mohammad Miri
Summary: The emission of ambient polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is a significant environmental concern in urban areas. This study aimed to assess the concentration of PAHs bound to particulate matter (PM), identify the sources of PAHs, and evaluate the carcinogenic risk associated with inhalation exposure to PAHs in Sabzevar, Iran. The findings highlighted that the petrogenic sources of PAHs were the main contributors, and inhalation exposure to ambient PAHs posed a potential carcinogenic risk to the residents of Sabzevar.
HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gholam Reza Ebrahimzadeh, Samira Norzaee, Babak Djahed, Ebrahim Enayat, Yadolah Fakhri, Mahmoud Taghavi