Attention deficit among preschool and school-aged children living near former metal-processing plants in Romania

Nedelescu, Mirela; Stan, Miriana; Ciobanu, Anca Marina; Bălălău, Cristian; Filippini, Tommaso; Baconi, Daniela Luiza

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.112689

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“…Sometimes, the amount of metals relative to the body mass of these organisms increases with the evolution of the food chain. In the case of fishing activities in the contaminated aquatic area and, subsequently, by consuming the catches, the toxic elements are transferred to the human body, where they can cause different organ-specific syndromes (hematological, neurological disturbances, with attention-deficit even at low concentrations of pollutants, cardiovascular diseases, renal and gastrointestinal impairments [ 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ]. The severity of symptoms depends on the metal accumulated and the amount collected.…”

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Black Sea Mussels Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Nutritional Benefits and Possible Risks through Consumption

Mititelu

Neacşu²,

Oprea

et al. 2022

Nutrients

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Mussels have a particular nutritional value, representing a highly valued food source and thus sought after worldwide. Their meat is a real culinary delicacy, rich in proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, trace elements, enzymes, and vitamins. The seasonal variation of mussels’ biochemical composition has been studied to determine the best harvesting period to capitalize on various biologically active fractions. In this work biochemical determinations have been performed on fresh flesh samples of Mytilus galloprovincialis specimens from the Black Sea coast to study seasonal variations in mussels’ biochemical compounds. An analysis of significant lipid classes and the fatty acid composition of lipid extracts obtained from mussel flesh has also been performed. Since mussels retain pollutants from the marine environment, in parallel, the concentration of heavy metals in the meat of mussels collected for the analysis of the chemical composition was investigated. The impact and risk of heavy metal poisoning due to food consumption of mussels contaminated due to pollution of the marine harvesting area was evaluated by the bio-concentration factor of metals and estimated daily intakes of heavy metals through mussel consumption.

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Black Sea Mussels Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Nutritional Benefits and Possible Risks through Consumption

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Neacşu²,

Oprea

et al. 2022

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“…Some of those consequences can even be transferred from mother to fetus [84]. Even in instances with limited exposure to heavy metals, children are susceptible to neurological problems such as attention, memory, and cognitive defciencies [85]. Heavy metals impact all organs in the environment and in foods [86].…”

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A Comprehensive Narrative Review on the Hazards of Bee Honey Adulteration and Contamination

Morariu,

Avasilcai,

Vieriu

et al. 2024

Journal of Food Quality

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Honey bees are renowned for producing a remarkable substance known as bee honey, which stands as a functional food celebrated for its numerous health benefits. This natural wonder possesses a spectrum of advantageous properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antibacterial, and wound-healing qualities. However, in our modern era of heightened utilization of bee products, a new and pressing global health concern has emerged—the contamination of honey with pesticides, antibiotics, microorganisms, and heavy metals. The consumption of beekeeping products containing pesticide residues has been linked to a range of health issues, including genetic malformations, cellular degradation, allergic reactions, and even potential carcinogenic effects. Troublingly, documented cases exist of botulism in newborns resulting from the ingestion of contaminated honey. Additionally, the use of antibiotics in beekeeping practices has been associated with the concerning emergence of antibiotic resistance. This comprehensive review sheds light on the substantial consequences of honey contamination for human health. It underscores the urgent need for the establishment of a rigorous monitoring system, the validation of minimum acceptable pollutant levels, and, at the very least, the regulation of maximum residue limits for bee products, with a particular emphasis on bee honey.

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“…Heavy metals and their compounds can pose negative effects in any human organ or on physiological system, the nature and severity of toxicity depending on the metal involved, chemical and valence states, duration of exposure (acute or chronic), exposure level and the age of the exposed person [169]. Children and young people are especially vulnerable to heavy metal intoxication [169,170]. Through target organs or end organs the effects can be identified.…”

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Medicinal Plant Growth in Heavy Metals Contaminated Soils: Responses to Metal Stress and Induced Risks to Human Health

Hlihor

Roșca

Hagiu-Zaleschi

et al. 2022

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Accelerating heavy metal pollution is a hot issue due to a continuous growth in consumerism and increased activities in various global industries. Soil contamination with heavy metals has resulted in their incorporation into the human food web via plant components. Accumulation and amplification of heavy metals in human tissues through the consumption of medicinal plants can have hazardous health outcomes. Therefore, in this critical review we aim to bring together published information on this subject, with a special highlight on the knowledge gaps related to heavy metal stress in medicinal plants, their responses, and human health related risks. In this respect, this review outlines the key contamination sources of heavy metals in plants, as well as the absorption, mobilization and translocation of metal ions in plant compartments, while considering their respective mechanisms of detoxification. In addition, this literature review attempts to highlight how stress and defensive strategies operate in plants, pointing out the main stressors, either biotic or abiotic (e.g., heavy metals), and the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in stress answers. Finally, in our research, we further aim to capture the risks caused by heavy metals in medicinal plants to human health through the assessment of both a hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI).

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Attention deficit among preschool and school-aged children living near former metal-processing plants in Romania

Cited by 9 publications

References 77 publications

Black Sea Mussels Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Nutritional Benefits and Possible Risks through Consumption

Black Sea Mussels Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Nutritional Benefits and Possible Risks through Consumption

A Comprehensive Narrative Review on the Hazards of Bee Honey Adulteration and Contamination

Medicinal Plant Growth in Heavy Metals Contaminated Soils: Responses to Metal Stress and Induced Risks to Human Health

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