Determination and human health risk assessment of mercury in fish samples

Felix, Caio S.A.; Pereira, João B.; Silva, Jucelino B. da; Cruz, Allan S.; Dantas, Kelly das Graças Fernandes; Ferreira, Sérgio Luís Costa

doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123557

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“…It was recorded that all the CR lim (carcinogenic risk limit) of BWF were higher than the average daily consumption of brackish water fish (7.23 g person −1 day −1 ) and marine water fish (11.62 g person −1 day −1 ) [ 31 ]. This indicates that the fish investigated in this specific study did not pose carcinogenic health risks to the local population [ 59 , 60 ]. The CR lim for the non-carcinogenic health risks of consuming brackish water fish ranged from 1619.06 to 17,219.82 g person −1 day −1 while marine fish ranged from 19.77 to 14,629.68 g person −1 day −1 .…”

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Metals and Metalloid Concentrations in Fish, Its Spatial Distribution in PPC, Philippines and the Attributable Risks

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Fish is an important source of protein in human meals around the world. However, the fish that we are eating may be contaminated with toxicants such as metals and metalloids (MMs), which may pose health risks to consumers. Information on MMs content in fishes and their potential spatial distribution scenarios would provide knowledge to the community to create strategies and protect human health. Hence, this study assessed and determined the health risk levels of MMs in both brackish and marine water fish (BMF) in Puerto Princesa City (PPC), Palawan Province, Philippines. PPC has an existing abandoned open mine pit near the PPC coastline called the “pit lake”. The concentrations of As, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Hg, and Zn in fishes were analyzed using portable Olympus Vanta X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF), and the spatial distribution of MMs concentrations in BMF was analyzed using a GIS (geographic information system). Fishes were sampled from fishing boat landing sites and nearby seafood markets. The results revealed that the concentration of MMs in marine fish was generally higher than the brackish water fish. It was recorded that the Hg concentration in marine water fish meat was higher than in brackish water fish meat. The Mn concentration in marine water fish exceeded the permissible limits set by international bodies. An elevated concentration of Mn in BMF was detected across the northern part of PPC, and an elevated concentration of Hg in marine fishes was recorded in the southeast area, where the fish landing sites are located. Ba was also detected in BMF across the southern part of PPC. Moreover, an elevated concentration of Cu was detected in MBF in the northeast and in marine fish in the southeastern area of PPC. Further, this paper elaborates the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of these fishes to the PPC population and tourists with respect to the MMs content in fish meat.

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Metals and Metalloid Concentrations in Fish, Its Spatial Distribution in PPC, Philippines and the Attributable Risks

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Gorospe

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“…In addition to mining activities, Brazil's industrial operations, energy production, and urban pollutants collectively contribute to its Hg emission landscape. 6,12,13 Notably, the state of Rio de Janeiro serves as a pertinent case study, representing a pivotal nexus of industrialization and urbanization, emblematic of the challenges associated with managing Hg emissions in rapidly developing urban locales. Detecting particulate mercury (PM) within urban environments underscores broader concerns regarding air quality and public health.…”

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