Abstract:<p>Urban soils are prone to accumulating metals over time. This is caused by the proximity of urban soils to roads and industry, among other sources. In Europe, many urban areas show metal enrichment linked to anthropogenic activity. The public are in contact with urban soils on a regular basis. This potentially has adverse effects on human health, especially in locations with enrichment of metals that are systemic toxicants, such as As, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb. Despite this, most European countries la… Show more
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