Health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals via dietary intake of vegetables grown in the vicinity of thermal power plants

Khillare, P. S.; Jyethi, Darpa Saurav; Sarkar, Sayantan

doi:10.1016/j.fct.2012.01.032

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“…According to literature, this source appears to be from vehicles and coal, Baa, BbF, Ant, and Pyr have been identifi ed as tracers of coal combustion [24,25]. Elevated levels of BkF relative to other PAHs have been suggested to indicate that they are from diesel vehicles [12].…”

Section: Source Identifi Cationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Variations of Concentrations, Profiles and Possible Sources of Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in PM10 from Lanzhou, China

Wang

et al. 2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous pollutants in airborne particulate matter. I n order to better understand the concentrations an d origins of metal s and PAHs bound to particulate matter in Lanzhou city in northwest China, six metals (Cu, Zn, Ni, Pb, Cd, and Cr) and 16 selected PAHs in 108 part iculate matter samples were quantifi ed by inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Results demonstrated that metals and PAHs in the ambient air of Lanzhou city showed regional and seasonal trends, and their concentrations were higher than those in several other Asian and European cities. The high molecular weight PAHs in winter were higher than in summer in both Xigu District and Yuzhong town. The principle components analysis (PCA) method was applied to analyze the sources of metals bound to particulate matters (PM 2.5 , PM 10 , TSP) and PAHs bound to PM 10 , and results showed that vehicle emissions, coal combustion, and oil combustion were probably the main sources of metal and PAHs in Lanzhou PM.

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Section: Source Identifi Cationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Variations of Concentrations, Profiles and Possible Sources of Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in PM10 from Lanzhou, China

Wang

et al. 2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…Fly and bottom ash remain after coal combustion, commonly containing heavy metal levels elevated compared to the original coal. If the ash is not appropriately stored, its heavy metal load can reach the ground water, and through the plants enter the food chain (Fernández-Turiel et al, 1994;Oreščanin et al, 2009a, b;Khillare et al, 2012). Among the gases, sulphur in particular has been associated with the principal environmental problems confronting society which is heavily dependent on coal derived electricity.…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparative Review of Croatian and Indian Air Pollution Studies With Emphasis on Pollutants Derived by Coal Combustion

Rađenović

Medunić

Saikia

2016

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Human health, the environment, and climate are being profoundly aff ected by complex pollutant interactions in the atmosphere. Almost all human activities cause the emissions of air pollutants. Their understanding and quantifi cation is the fi rst step towards the control and mitigation of air pollution. The general aim of this paper is to summarise the fi ndings of selected Croatian and Indian papers addressing air pollution, particularly those focusing on sulphur and aerosols associated with coal-fi red power plants. The two countries are essentially diff erent regarding their size, geography, history, economy, industrial potential, to name but a few. However, they both have had certain relations to the fossil fuel extraction and its usage in power stations and industry for decades. Various research approaches are presented, together with a brief outline of national air pollution policies.

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“…Diet is the main non-occupational source of PAHs to nonsmoking population, estimated to contribute with a more than 90% of the total PAHs exposure. Food is burdened with PAHs through environmental pollution [80,85,86]. Incomplete burning of materials consisting of carbon, such as oil, wood, garbage, coal leads to their formation.…”

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Preventive Practices from Field and Shelf to Fork to Minimize Chemical Hazards Dietary Intake

2016

J Nutr Health

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Chronic diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases have been related with food chemical hazards intake. Therefore, great concern of food manufacturers and authorities is to ensure food safety and quality and minimize exposure to relevant risks. Nevertheless, the latter cannot be totally eliminated, when by employing erroneous treatments extra risks are added. Public awareness and relevant knowledge among food professionals and food handlers is lacking, even on countries that possess advanced food safety systems and strict food legislation. Besides, financial difficulty reinforces people to utilize low quality food and houseware increasing the health related hazards. Regarding the severity for global health and damage costs, the need for information on precautionary practices that will reduce chemical hazards dietary intake is imperative. In the present review certain practices such as thermal processing, washing or appropriate handling of the raw material are listed to educate anyone related with the food sector how to minimize heavy metals, acrylamide, pesticides residues, heterocyclic aromatic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons intake and promote health. The introduced simple practices can be applied except for home kitchens, also in quality systems of professional kitchens, warehouses and food industries.

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Health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals via dietary intake of vegetables grown in the vicinity of thermal power plants

Cited by 118 publications

References 46 publications

The Variations of Concentrations, Profiles and Possible Sources of Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in PM10 from Lanzhou, China

The Variations of Concentrations, Profiles and Possible Sources of Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in PM10 from Lanzhou, China

Comparative Review of Croatian and Indian Air Pollution Studies With Emphasis on Pollutants Derived by Coal Combustion

Preventive Practices from Field and Shelf to Fork to Minimize Chemical Hazards Dietary Intake

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