A Review Health Risk of Toxic Heavy Metals on the Human Body via Contaminated Dust and Their Mitigation in Pakistan

Assessment of Heavy Metal Toxicity and Its Impact on Human Health and the Environment

Heavy metal toxicity poses a significant threat to both environmental and human health due to the persistence, bioaccumulation, and non-biodegradable nature of metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. These metals enter ecosystems through industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and improper waste disposal...

Systematic review of the health risks of waste related heavy metals and toxic chemicals among vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries

This systematic review of the health risks of waste-related heavy metals and toxic chemicals among vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries synthesizes multifaceted exposure pathways, clinical biomarker data, and localized risk thresholds.

Toxicological impact of sand and dust storms on human health: A review on the molecular mechanisms involved.

Sand and dust storms (SDS) are natural events in which strong winds cause sand saltation and dust suspension in arid regions, transporting particles across continents and oceans. These particles, mainly minerals such as quartz and clay, can also carry biological materials (e.g., bacteria, viruses) and natural or anthro...

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HEAVY METALS IN BOTTOM COAL ASH

There have been great public health and environment concerns on the concentration of heavy metals especially those present in bottom coal ash as they could have impact on the well-being of humans and other living things. This study examined the toxicity and utility of heavy metals in bottom coal ash and their public he...

Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks associated with heavy metal exposure in commonly consumed marine fish in Egypt

This study aimed to quantify the levels of mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in 250 fish samples, including flathead grey mullet, sardine, and mackerel, collected from local fish markets in Mansoura, Egypt, on ten occasions from August 2023 to March 2024. Unlike previous studies that have primaril...

Heavy metal contamination, risk assessment, and source apportionment of roadside dust in a rapidly urbanizing tropical city: Implications for developing urban environments