Source to Receptor: Assessing Health Risks from Heavy Metal Exposure in Mining Soils
Gladys Nyoh Belle,
Yolandi Schoeman,
Paul Johan Oberholster
Abstract:This research quantifies the health risks associated with exposure to heavy metals in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, a gold mining region in South Africa, utilising a deterministic source–pathway–receptor approach. This study uniquely integrates both non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risk assessments across multiple heavy metals, providing a comprehensive perspective on health impacts in mining-impacted communities. The study measured concentrations of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), cobalt (Co), ch… Show more
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