scholarly journals Chemical characteristics and health risk assessment of potential toxic elementsin atmospheric PM10 around Ashaka cement factory, Gombe, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-82
Author(s):  
Chukwuma Okoye ◽  
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Chukwuma Okoye ◽  
Jonnie Asegbeloyin ◽  
Janefrances Ihedioha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Hazard Quotient ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Mass Concentrations

The study determined the ambient mass concentrations, chemical composition and health risks associated with PM10 around Ashaka cement factory, Gombe, Nigeria. The samples were collected for the period (2019-2020). A total of 60 PM10 samples were collected and analyzed for seventeen elements using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). The data collected were analyzed for descriptive and inferential statistics. The health risk was analyzed for hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI) and cancer risk (CR). The average annual PM10 mass concentrations were found to be higher than the annual limit value for air quality standards (40 μgm-3). The HI estimated were >1 for children, while CR values of Cd, Ni, As and Cr for children and Cr for adults were higher than the acceptable value 10-6, indicating children are more probable to develop cancer than adults.

scholarly journals Quantitative Measurement of Toxic Metals and Assessment of Health Risk in Plant-based Food from Markazi Province of Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Karimi ◽  
Nabi Shariatifar ◽  
Mohammad Rezaei ◽  
Mahsa Alikord ◽  
Majid Arabameri
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Toxic Metals ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Hazard Quotient ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Target Hazard Quotient

Abstract The aim of current study is to measurement and investigate the toxic metals levels in plant-based food collected in Markazi province and human health risk by using inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The levels of arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) in all samples were lower than LOD, while level of Cd in potato samples were lower than permitted limit of European commission (EC). The highest mean of toxic metals were observed for lead (Pb) in legume samples (562.17 µg kg− 1). Mercury (Hg) and Pb levels in all samples were higher than LOD, while Pb level in wheat samples were lower than of EC. The rank order of Hg and Pb levels in all samples based on target hazard quotient (THQ) value was wheat > potato > legume. The 95% THQ index of Hg and Pb for adults in wheat samples were 2.59E + 00 and 7.19E-01, in potato samples were 2.07E-01 and 1.64E-01; in legume samples were1.41E-01 and 6.61E-02respectively, while in the case of children, the 95% THQ index of Hg and Pb in wheat samples were 8.90E + 00 and 2.44E + 00; in potato samples were 1.17E + 00 and 5.81E-01; in legume samples were4.77E-01 and 2.20E-01 respectively. The high hazard index values were estimated, indicating a high health risk from consumption of wheat and potato.

Metal Concentrations in Samples of Frozen Cephalopods (Cuttlefish, Octopus, Squid, and Shortfin Squid): An Evaluation of Dietary Intake

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (11) ◽  
pp. 1867-1871 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Sangiuliano ◽  
C. Rubio ◽  
A. J. Gutiérrez ◽  
D. González-Weller ◽  
C. Revert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Toxic Metals ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Common Squid ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

ABSTRACT Cephalopods are an important source of nutrients and some of the most widely consumed marine foods. However, because of contamination of the oceans and the bioaccumulative nature of toxic metals, these foods may pose a health risk. For this reason, the concentrations of some trace elements (chromium [Cr], lithium, strontium [Sr], copper [Cu], and nickel) and toxic metals (aluminum [Al], cadmium, and lead) were determined in 65 frozen samples of cuttlefish, octopus, common squid, and shortfin squid by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry to evaluate dietary intake and toxic risk. Sr was the major trace element (3.03 mg/kg) in cuttlefish; however, Cu (1.57 mg/kg) was found in the highest concentration in common squid. Among the toxic metals, Al had the highest concentration (3.09 mg/kg) in common squid. Al can pose an important health risk to individuals with kidney problems and to children because these groups are most vulnerable to the toxic effects. Significant differences among the four cephalopod types were found in the concentrations of most of the metals examined. Taking into account the average consumption of cephalopods, the contribution of toxic metals does not pose a risk to the health of adults.

scholarly journals The Romanian Consumer Among Education, Information, Health Risk, Food Quality and Ethics

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 436-442
Author(s):  
Cezara Voica ◽  
Cristina Rosu ◽  
Andreea Maria Iordache ◽  
Ioana Cristina Pistea ◽  
Marius Gheorghe Miricioiu
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Hazard Quotient ◽  
National Level ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Active Involvement

The food quality and the safety must be a constant concern both for consumers and for authorities. The education for quality and the active involvement, coherent and sustained by the state, through the implementation of a quality strategy at national level should be the main `forces` that can contribute to the implementation and certification of quality management systems in the agri-food sector. The meat and milk products are important components in the human diet; therefore, their contamination with heavy metals plays a significant role in the public health. The concentrations of several human essential trace elements (Mn, Cu, Zn and Ba) and toxic elements (As, Cd, Pb) were analysed in 95 animal-based foods, including meat, milk products and honey, collected from Romanian market. The inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry technique (ICP-MS) was used for the determinations. In order to evaluate the potential health risk of the consumers due to metals intake via food ingestion, three indices were calculated, namely: the potential average daily dose (ADDpot, mg/kg/day), the hazard quotient (HQ) and the hazard index (HI). In terms of food safety, the toxic element concentrations in the majority of the investigated samples were below the maximum permitted levels set by Romanian and European legislation.

scholarly journals Transfer of Metal(loid)s from Soil to Leaves and Trunk Xylem Sap of Medicinal Plants and Possible Health Risk Assessment

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Ana C. Gomes Rosa ◽  
Elaine S. de Pádua Melo ◽  
Ademir S. A. Junior ◽  
Jacqueline M. S. Gondim ◽  
Alexsandro G. de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risk Assessment ◽  
Transfer Factor ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Xylem Sap ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Agricultural Regions

The objective of the present study was to investigate metal(loid)s in soils, in the trunk xylem sap and in the leaves of the Dipteryx alata plant located near the highway with high vehicle traffic in agricultural regions and near landfills, and to assess the transfer of metal(loid)s from soil to plant and possible health risk assessment. Trunk xylem sap, leaves and soil samples were collected at three sites near the highway. The analysis of trace elements was carried out using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP OES). In the three soil sampling sites far from the highway edge, 15 elements were quantified. The concentrations of elements in the soil presented in greater proportions in the distance of 5 m in relation to 20 and 35 m. The metal(loid)s content in the study soil was higher than in other countries. The concentrations of Al, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, P, Se and Zn in the xylem sap were much higher than the leaves. The values of transfer factor of P, Mg and Mn from soil to the xylem sap and transfer factor of P from soil to leaf were greater than 1, indicating that the specie have a significant phytoremediation and phytoextraction potential. This plant has a tendency to accumulate As, Cd and Cr in its leaf tissues. The chronic hazard index (HI) values recorded in this study were above 1 for adults and adolescents. It is concluded that the soil, the trunk xylem sap and leaves of this plant are contaminated by heavy metals. Ingestion of the trunk xylem sap of this plant can cause toxicity in humans if ingested in large quantities and in the long term; therefore, its consumption should be avoided.

scholarly journals Levels and health risk assessment of pesticides and metals in Lycium barbarum L. from different sources in Ningxia, China

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahong Zhang ◽  
Jiaqi Qin ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Tongning Zhou ◽  
Ningchuan Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Hazard Quotient ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Hazardous Chemicals ◽  
Lycium Barbarum ◽  
Carcinogenic Effect ◽  
Goji Berries

AbstractThe berries of Lycium barbarum L. (Goji) are widely used as a Chinese traditional herbal medicine and functional food because of their reported beneficial pharmacological effects. However, there are reports of Goji berries being contaminated by chemical residues that could pose a hazard to humans. In this study, samples of L. barbarum L. berries were collected from plantations in a genuine production area and supermarkets in Ningxia, China. The major hazardous chemicals, including pesticides (dichlorvos, omethoate, cypermethrin, fenvalerate, malathion, and deltamethrin) and metals (lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), and arsenic (As)), were quantified by gas chromatography and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. In addition, associated daily exposures and health risks were determined using deterministic and probabilistic assessments. The levels of five pesticides from the plantation samples were considerably lower than the maximum residue limits; only dichlorvos was detected in the supermarket samples, and deltamethrin was not detected in any samples. Cu, Zn, As, Pb, Ni and Cd were detected in samples from both sources. The hazard quotient values of individual hazardous chemicals and the hazard index of combined hazardous chemicals were considerably less than 1, indicating the absence of a non-carcinogenic effect of hazardous chemical exposures through Goji berry consumption. The R value of As was much less than 10–6, which shows that consumption of the Goji berries had no obvious carcinogenic risks. The potentially harmful effects of the L. barbarum L. are more likely from berries obtained from plantations than those from supermarkets, and metal exposure is more dangerous than pesticide exposure. However, on the basis of our analysis, no population would be exposed hazardous chemicals exceeding existing standards, and the factors most affecting the health risk were exposure frequency and As content.

scholarly journals Moroydor Derun E., Piskin S.: Examination of the lemon effect on risk elements concentrations in herbal and fruit teas

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (No. 6) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Yalcin Gorgulu ◽  
A.S. Kipcak ◽  
O. Dere Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Risk Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

Fennel, mint (peppermint), and sage herbal teas and apple, lemon, and rosehip fruit teas were selected for the determination of the following risk elements contents: aluminium (Al), arsenic (As), barium (Ba), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and antimony (Sb). Moreover, the effect of lemon on these elements contents was also examined. Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used for these experiments on selected teas (2 g of tea infused in 100 ml of water). The maximum changes of elements concentrations after the lemon addition were as follows: Al 1077 &micro;g/l in lemon tea; Ba 12560 &micro;g/l in rosehip tea; Cd 183 &micro;g/l in sage tea; Ni 1136 &micro;g/l in fennel tea; and Pb 238 &micro;g/l in lemon tea. Both As and Sb were below the detection limits in pure tea and lemon-infused teas. This study indicated that after the lemon addition, rosehip tea had a hazard index (HI) value of 10827 &times; 10<sup>&ndash;4</sup> for 200 ml/day (2 cups/day), which represents a high risk for human health. If lemon is added to rosehip tea for consumption, 100 ml/day is recommended according to the calculated HI values. &nbsp;

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