scholarly journals CONTRIBUTION OF FISH CONSUMPTION TO CADMIUM AND LEAD INTAKES IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF WEST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Zainal Arifin ◽  
Dede Falahudin
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Consumption Habit ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

Consumption of both marine and freshwater fishes is considered as a healthy way to obtain diet, but theingestion of contaminated fishes remains a concern. Our study is conducted to asses cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb)contents in various fishes consumed by coastal communities in six districts of West Kalimantan (Indonesia) andtheir health risks to the communities. Specifically, the objectives of this study are to determine the average weeklyintakes (AWIs) of cadmium and lead based on dietary intake of fishes, then estimate health risk associated with fishconsumption using the risk quotients (RQs) method. We also use food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) filled by696 respondents to assess fish consumption habit of the communities in West Kalimantan who consumed up to 30fish species in 2012 and 2013. Our results show that their average weekly fish consumption is 135.7 ± 66.3 g/week,which contributes to AWI values of 0.38 ± 0.55 ?g/kg body weight (bw) per week for Cd and 0.87 ± 0.65 ?g/kg bwper week for Pb. The RQ values indicate a low risk of Pb coming from fish consumption, but the RQ value for Cd ishigh for the children age group. In conclusion, fish consumption in the six districts of coastal communities in WestKalimantan generally does not pose any health risk from Pb. Conversely, Cd intake from fish consumption has apotential risk for children. As such, regular monitoring and additional studies are needed on potential contributionof Cd intake from other food sources.

scholarly journals CONTRIBUTION OF FISH CONSUMPTION TO CADMIUM AND LEAD INTAKES IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF WEST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Zainal Arifin ◽  
Dede Falahudin
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Consumption Habit ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

Consumption of both marine and freshwater fishes is considered as a healthy way to obtain diet, but the ingestion of contaminated fishes remains a concern. Our study is conducted to asses cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) contents in various fishes consumed by coastal communities in six districts of West Kalimantan (Indonesia) and their health risks to the communities. Specifically, the objectives of this study are to determine the average weekly intakes (AWIs) of cadmium and lead based on dietary intake of fishes, then estimate health risk associated with fish consumption using the risk quotients (RQs) method. We also use food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) filled by 696 respondents to assess fish consumption habit of the communities in West Kalimantan who consumed up to 30 fish species in 2012 and 2013. Our results show that their average weekly fish consumption is 135.7 ± 66.3 g/week, which contributes to AWI values of 0.38 ± 0.55 ?g/kg body weight (bw) per week for Cd and 0.87 ± 0.65 ?g/kg bw per week for Pb. The RQ values indicate a low risk of Pb coming from fish consumption, but the RQ value for Cd is high for the children age group. In conclusion, fish consumption in the six districts of coastal communities in West Kalimantan generally does not pose any health risk from Pb. Conversely, Cd intake from fish consumption has a potential risk for children. As such, regular monitoring and additional studies are needed on potential contribution of Cd intake from other food sources.

scholarly journals Heavy Metals in Fish Muscle from an Ethiopian Rift-Valley Lake (Hawassa) and a Neighboring Stream (Boicha): Assessment of Human Health Risks

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1409-1418
Author(s):  
B. Samuel ◽  
S. Sorsa ◽  
F. Daniel ◽  
G. Riise ◽  
G.M. Zinabu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Rift Valley ◽  
Ethiopian Rift ◽  
Human Health Risks ◽  
Muscle Tissues

Concentrations of heavy metals (Cr, Co, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Pb and Hg) in muscle tissues of two fish species (Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus) in an Ethiopian rift-valley lake (Hawassa) and a neighboring stream (Boicha) were determined. Target hazard quotients (THQ), hazard index (HI) and target cancer risk (TCR) were used as indices to evaluate potential human health risks from fish consumption. Average concentrations of metals decreased in the order Zn>Fe>Se>Cu>Hg>As>Ni>Cr>Co>Pb and Zn>Fe>Se>Cu>As>Hg>Cr>Ni>Pb>Co in muscle tissues of C. gariepinus and O. niloticus, respectively. Mean concentrations of Hg (0.34+0.04 mg kg-1) in muscle tissues of C. gariepinus from Lake Hawassa, and As (0.18+0.05 mg kg-1) as well as Hg (0.46+0.03 mg kg-1) in muscle tissues of C. gariepinus from Boicha stream were above the safety limits set by WHO/FAO. Likewise, mean concentrations of As (0.31+0.03 mg kg-1) and Hg (0.19+0.05 mg kg-1) in muscle tissues of O. niloticus from Lake Hawassa and Cr (0.19+0.03 mg kg-1), As (0.33 +0.04 mg kg-1), and Hg (0.34+0.09 mg kg-1) in O. niloticus from Boicha stream were also above safety limits. From the results of human health risk assessments it was concluded that Cr, Cu, Hg and As pose potential health risks due to consumption of the two fish species from both water bodies. Moreover, effects of all heavy metals put together may affect human health as indicated by the high HI. Effluents from industries are assumed to be the main sources of the heavy metals. Therefore, regular monitoring of the water bodies and policy interventions with respect to waste disposal are recommended to protect the health of the ecosystem and the public. Keywords: Fish consumption, health risk, heavy metals, Lake Hawassa

scholarly journals Lycopene Quantity and Sources in the Diet of Healthy Young People

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 117-117
Author(s):  
Aleksei Korolev ◽  
Ekaterina Kirpichenkova ◽  
Elena Nikitenko ◽  
Elena Denisova ◽  
Elena Fanda
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Tomato Juice ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Radical Scavenger ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Healthy Young People ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Recommended Level

Abstract Objectives Lycopene is a major dietary non-vitamin carotenoid, which has a high number of conjugated dienes, and known as a powerful antioxidant and radical scavenger. The present study was designed to assess the level of lycopene intake and to describe which food sources contribute the most to intake. Methods Lycopene's level and its main food sources were assessed using the 24-hour reсall method. Periodicity of intake food sources were assessed using a specialized Food Frequency Questionnaire applying the carotenoids database from the USDA. A survey was conducted among 122 students in age group 20 to 28 years (21.86 ± 1.12) and included 89 females and 33 males. Results Only 43.4% respondents have achieved the recommended level of lycopene (12.64 ± 8.57 mg/day). In this group the following sources of lycopene were presented: red raw tomatoes (47.2%), fast food products – pizza, lasagna, pasta (18.9%), ketchup (15.1%), watermelon (11.3%), tomato juice (5.6%), pink and red grapefruits (1.9%). For 14.7% students the intake of lycopene in the diet was more than half of the recommended level. The main sources of lycopene in this group were red raw tomatoes (61.1%), pizza, sandwiches (33.3%), and ketchup (5.6%). For 15.6% participants the dietary intake of lycopene was less than half of the recommended level. In this group, the major sources of lycopene were the following: ketchup (21.3%), soup and sandwiches (21.1% each), red raw tomatoes (15.8%), canned fish in tomato sauce (10.5%) and tomato juice (5.2%). A quarter of respondents had no sources of lycopene in their diet. An assessment of the results of survey of 122 students revealed that 91 respondents included red raw tomatoes in weekly diet (9.0% – 6–7 times a week, 47.6% – 3–5 times a week, 18.0% – 1–2 times a week). The weekly diet of more than a third of respondents contained tomato-based sources of lycopene: pizza (47.5%), ketchup (46.7%), cheeseburger (34.4%) and hamburger (17.2%). Thus, the significant number of study participants did not include tomato juice (55.7%), red tomatoes (49.1%), persimmon (45.9%), pink or red grapefruit (41.0%). Conclusions The recommended quantity of lycopene intake was achieved by including raw red tomatoes and tomato-containing products in the diet. Additional sources of lycopene (watermelon, red and pink grapefruits, persimmon) in the diet of most students were absent. Funding Sources No funding.

scholarly journals Anthropogenic nitrate in groundwater and its health risks in the view of background concentration in a semi arid area of Rajasthan, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rahman ◽  
N. C. Mondal ◽  
K. K. Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Arid Area ◽  
Oral Exposure ◽  
Background Concentration ◽  
Semi Arid

AbstractAn increased nitrate (NO3−) concentration in groundwater has been a rising issue on a global scale in recent years. Different consumption mechanisms clearly illustrate the adverse effects on human health. The goal of this present study is to assess the natural and anthropogenic NO3− concentrations in groundwater in a semi arid area of Rajasthan and its related risks to human health in the different groups of ages such as children, males, and females. We have found that most of the samples (n = 90) were influenced by anthropogenic activities. The background level of NO3− had been estimated as 7.2 mg/L using a probabilistic approach. About 93% of nitrate samples exceeded the background limit, while 28% of the samples were beyond the permissible limit of 45 mg/L as per the BIS limits. The results show that the oral exposure of nitrate was very high as compare to dermal contact. With regard to the non-carcinogenic health risk, the total Hazard Index (HITotal) values of groundwater nitrate were an average of 0.895 for males, 1.058 for females, and 1.214 for children. The nitrate health risk assessment shows that about 38%, 46%, and 49% of the samples constitute the non-carcinogenic health risk to males, females, and children, respectively. Children were found to be more prone to health risks due to the potential exposure to groundwater nitrate.

scholarly journals Validity of a food frequency questionnaire for the estimation of total polyphenol intake estimates and its major food sources in the Japanese population: the JPHC FFQ Validation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagisa Mori ◽  
Norie Sawada ◽  
Junko Ishihara ◽  
Ayaka Kotemori ◽  
Ribeka Takachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Validation Study ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Total Polyphenol ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Dietary Polyphenols ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
Polyphenol Intake

Abstract We examine the validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in a subsample of participants in the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Cohort Study using a database of polyphenol-containing foods commonly consumed in the Japanese population. Participants of the validation study were recruited from two different cohorts. In Cohort I, 215 participants completed a 28-d dietary record (DR) and the FFQ, and in Cohort II, 350 participants completed DRs and the FFQ. The total polyphenol intake estimated from the 28-d DR and FFQ were log-transformed and adjusted for energy intake by the residual method. Spearman correlation coefficients (CCs) between estimates from the FFQ and 28-d DR as well as two FFQs administered at a 1-year interval were computed. Median intakes of dietary polyphenols calculated from the DRs were 1172 mg/d for men and 1024 mg/d for women in Cohort I, and 1061 mg/d for men and 942 mg/d for women in Cohort II. The de-attenuated CCs for polyphenol intake between the DR and FFQ were 0⋅47 for men and 0⋅37 for women in Cohort I and 0⋅44 for men and 0⋅50 for women in Cohort II. Non-alcoholic beverages were the main contributor to total polyphenol intake in both men and women, accounting for 50 % of total polyphenol intake regardless of cohort and gender, followed by alcoholic beverages and seasoning and spices in men, and seasoning and spices, fruits and other vegetables in women. The present study showed that this FFQ had moderate validity and reproducibility and is suitable for use in future epidemiological studies.

scholarly journals Exploring the Acceptance of Entomophagy: A Survey of Italian Consumers

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Roberta Moruzzo ◽  
Simone Mancini ◽  
Fabio Boncinelli ◽  
Francesco Riccioli
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Food Neophobia ◽  
Significant Interest ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Specific Scale

Insect-based food is not common in Europe, because most people do not consider insects to be edible, but rather a threat and a health risk. Fear and refusal to eat a new food product introduced into a culture is called food neophobia, which results in a hesitation to trying and experimenting with new foods. Although there is significant interest in this novel sector, there is a lack of research on the link between rejection, the level of food neophobia, and consumer behavior related to the introduction of insects into the diet. In this study, through 420 questionnaires, a specific experimental scale of insects was introduced which, together with a neophobia scale, analyzed the probability and the intention of respondents to consume insects. Another issue tested has been their intention to eat food containing insects. We observed that the analyses of the two scales produced different results, confirming the need for a specific scale to measure “insect phobia”. This is important, since knowledge about consumer preferences for and barriers to using insects as human food sources is limited but necessary in order to set up commercialization strategies. The development of insect-based food offers physical health benefits and also improves the sustainability of the food industry.

scholarly journals Frequency and Prioritization of Patient Health Risks from a Structured Health Risk Assessment

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 505-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Phillips ◽  
R. E. Glasgow ◽  
G. Bello ◽  
M. G. Ory ◽  
B. A. Glenn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risk Assessment ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Patient Health

Preliminary Findings on Korean Adolescents' Perceptions of Health Risks

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 995-1000
Author(s):  
Youngho Kim
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Korean Students ◽  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Risk Judgments

The current study investigated how Korean adolescents perceive their own health risks and compare likelihood of their own health risks with those of others at the same age. 416 Korean students ( M = 16.2 yr., SD = .6) who attended junior high and high schools in Seoul completed a Korean version of the Self-Other Risk Judgments Profile. Analysis indicated adolescents tend to have unrealistic perceptions of their vulnerability to most health risks and perceived their own likelihood of encountering all health risk events as lower than that of others.

scholarly journals Human Health Risk Distribution and Safety Threshold of Cadmium in Soil of Coal Chemical Industry Area

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Kai Zhang ◽  
XiaoNan Li ◽  
ZhenYu Song ◽  
JiaYu Yan ◽  
MengYue Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Oral Intake ◽  
Carcinogenic Risk ◽  
Kriging Interpolation Method ◽  
Industry Area

Cadmium (Cd) is a highly carcinogenic metal that plays an important role in the risk management of soil pollution. In this study, 153 soil samples were collected from a coal chemical plant in northwest China, and the human health risks associated with Cd were assessed through multiple exposure pathways. Meanwhile, by the Kriging interpolation method, the spatial distribution and health risks of Cd were explored. The results showed that the average concentration of Cd in the soil was 0.540 mg/kg, which was 4.821 and 5.567 times that of the soil background value in Ningxia and China, respectively. In comparison, the concentration of Cd in the soil was below the national soil environmental quality three-level standard (1.0 mg/kg). In addition, health risk assessment results showed that the total carcinogenic risk of Cd was 1.269 × 10−6–2.189 × 10−6, both above the acceptable criteria (1 × 10−6), while the hazard quotient was within the acceptable level. Oral intake and ingestion of soil particles were the main routes of exposure, and the carcinogenic risk control value of oral intake was the lowest (0.392 mg/kg), which could be selected as the strict reference of the safety threshold for Cd in the coal chemical soil. From Kriging, a prediction map can be centrally predicted on heavy metal pollution in the area surrounding the coal entrance corridor and pedestrian entrance. This study can provide a theoretical basis for the determination of the heavy metal safety threshold of the coal chemical industry in China.

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