Potential health risk of heavy metals via consumption of rice and vegetables grown in the industrial areas of Bangladesh

Proshad, Ram; Kormoker, Tapos; Islam, Md. Saiful; Chandra, Krishno

doi:10.1080/10807039.2018.1546114

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“…More recent studies conducted in Bangladesh have reported Pb concentrations of 0.84–28.18 mg/kg, 0.005–0.057 mg/kg, and 1.5–3.5 mg/kg in different vegetable species. 12 , 19 , 23 The maximum permissible limit of Pb in vegetables on harvesting is 0.1 mg/kg. 27 In the present study, Pb contents in all analyzed vegetable samples were higher than the recommended permissible limit.…”

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“…Previous studies revealed metals like As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, manganese (Mn), Ni, Cu, and Zn are significant vegetable contaminants in Bangladesh. 11 , 12 , 19 However, the potential health risk associated with the consumption of vegetables in the study area of Bangladesh has not been fully investigated. Therefore, the present study aimed to measure the levels of Pb, Cd, Cr and Co in commonly consumed vegetables grown in industrial areas of Savar upazila, Bangladesh, and to determine associated potential health risks.…”

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Trace Metals in Vegetables and Associated Health Risks in Industrial Areas of Savar, Bangladesh

Amin

Rahman

Hossain

et al. 2020

Journal of Health and Pollution

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Background. The occurrence of high levels of trace metals in foodstuffs represents a significant threat to human health. Vegetables grown in metal-contaminated soil or irrigated with wastewater can accumulate metals and bioaccumulate in the food chain affecting animals and humans. Objectives. The present study aimed to measure the levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr) and cobalt (Co) in common vegetables grown in the industrial areas of Savar, Bangladesh, and to determine their potential health risks. Methods. Five vegetables species: jute ( Corchorus capsularis), red amaranth ( Amaranthus gangeticus), okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus), zucchini ( Luffa aegyptiaca) and stem amaranth ( Amaranthus viridis) were sampled randomly from agricultural fields across each study site. Vegetable samples were digested in a microwave digestion system (Berghof Microwave MWS-2, Germany). Metal concentrations were determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AA-7000, Shimadzu Corporation, Japan). Results. The range of Pb, Cd, Cr and Co in analyzed vegetables was 0.643–3.362, 0.041–0.049, 1.681–2.431 and 1.612–2.492 mg/kg, respectively. The target hazard quotient (THQ) of Pb in zucchini and stem amaranth and the THQs of Cr in all analyzed vegetables was greater than one. The target carcinogenic risk (TCR) of Pb and Cd for all analyzed vegetables was in the unacceptable range. In all vegetable samples, lead content was detected to be higher than the maximum permissible limits. The THQ values indicate the possibility of non-carcinogenic health risk through consumption of these vegetables. In addition, the TCR values of Pb and Cd indicate a lifetime carcinogenic health risks to consumers. Conclusions. Consumption of vegetables grown in this area may pose long-term health risks. Competing Interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

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Trace Metals in Vegetables and Associated Health Risks in Industrial Areas of Savar, Bangladesh

Amin

Rahman

Hossain

et al. 2020

Journal of Health and Pollution

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“…In SA, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh are mostly affected countries by heavy metal toxicity (Shahid et al 2020). Contamination of rice with arsenic has also been reported in the literature (Williams et al 2006;Panaullah et al 2009;Hassan et al 2017a, b;Proshad et al 2019) which is a big threat to the people who consume rice as a staple food. Toxicity of cadmium, chromium, and copper is reported especially in urban and peri-urban vegetable growing areas (Ratul et al 2018;Proshad et al 2019) and is a threat to the people consuming them.…”

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“…Contamination of rice with arsenic has also been reported in the literature (Williams et al 2006;Panaullah et al 2009;Hassan et al 2017a, b;Proshad et al 2019) which is a big threat to the people who consume rice as a staple food. Toxicity of cadmium, chromium, and copper is reported especially in urban and peri-urban vegetable growing areas (Ratul et al 2018;Proshad et al 2019) and is a threat to the people consuming them. Most of the reported data is survey based or presents specific locations, but in-depth studies presenting the complete data on soil and water contamination with heavy metals in SA countries are still unclear and need further investigations.…”

Section: Heavy Metal Toxicitymentioning

confidence: 92%

“…In SA, urban agriculture and peri-urban agriculture predominantly depend on sewage water irrigations which are mostly mixed with industrial wastewater and contaminate the soils and crops with heavy metals which includes arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, and manganese (Shaheen et al 2016;Ratul et al 2018;Proshad et al 2019). Arsenic contamination, especially in underground water, is a big threat to the human population who depends on underground water for drinking.…”

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Sustainable Soil Management for Food Security in South Asia

Nawaz

Farooq

Ul‐Allah

et al. 2020

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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The soils of South Asia provide food to almost 1.8 billion people but are prone to many sustainability issues. The ever-increasing population has put enormous pressure on the available natural resources (land/soil and water), which is threatening future food security. The fertile farmlands are being encroached by urbanzation. Declining groundwater levels, increasing micronutrient deficiencies, the use of fertile soil for brick making, degrading soil structure, and global warming are serious sustainability issues in South Asia. The extensive production of cereals and conventional soil management practices are increasing soil erosion; depleting soil organic matter, soil fertility, water resources, and increasing salinization. The restoration and management of soil organic matter, rainwater harvesting, and the efficient use of water and sustainable nutrient management are essential to sustain the long-term productivity of agricultural soils. Diversification of monocropping systems and the adoption of conservation agriculture may enhance the sequestration of soil carbon and increase biodiversity. However, site-specific technologies must be identified and made available to farmers. Prime agricultural land must be protected against urban encroachment. Communication and collaboration between scientists, farmers, and policymakers are needed to manage soils for ensuring food security in South Asia. The objective of this review is to deliberate the causes of soil degradation in South Asia and suggest soil management options to reverse the degradation trends and ensure long-term food security in the region.

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Assessing Trace Metals Based Human Health Risk in Highly Consumed Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis Mossambicus) of Bhatiari Lake, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Ganguli,

Rifat,

Hasan

et al. 2024

Water and Wastewater Management

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Potential health risk of heavy metals via consumption of rice and vegetables grown in the industrial areas of Bangladesh

Cited by 134 publications

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Trace Metals in Vegetables and Associated Health Risks in Industrial Areas of Savar, Bangladesh

Trace Metals in Vegetables and Associated Health Risks in Industrial Areas of Savar, Bangladesh

Sustainable Soil Management for Food Security in South Asia

Assessing Trace Metals Based Human Health Risk in Highly Consumed Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis Mossambicus) of Bhatiari Lake, Chattogram, Bangladesh

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