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Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk assessment of heavy metals in drinking water of Khorramabad, Iran.

Most popular vegetables and fruits and their corresponding soil from the sub-urban industrial area of Bangladesh were collected and the concentration of carcinogenic (Pb, As, and Cd) and non-carcinogenic (Fe, Co, V, Cu, Cr, Zn, Mn, and Ni) heavy metals was determined. Health risk was evaluated by estimating daily heavy metal intake and computing cancer and non-cancer risks (ILCR and THQ) using probabilistic risk assessment model of US-EPA. Heavy metals in vegetables varied with vegetable species as well as metal types. Higher daily intake of As, Fe, Mn, and Pb was observed from the consumption of root and leafy vegetables. Moreover, the probability of an adult for developing cancer from the consumption of studied vegetables was greater than US-EPA threshold risk limit (>10−4) for As and Cd. In addition, cumulative cancer risk (∑ILCR) of all the studied vegetables and fruits exceeded the limit for fruit, root, leafy vegetables, and fruits (22, 15, 59, and 4%) with As, Cd, and Pb as 17, 81, and 2%, ...

Health risk assessment for carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic heavy metal exposures from vegetables and fruits of Bangladesh

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Street foods (SF) are important in meeting energy and nutrient requirements for urban populations because of their convenience and low-cost. In contrast, SF represents a major public health risk due to chemical contamination especially with heavy metals. The study aimed at quantifying the levels of heavy metals (HM); lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) in street roasted and vended meats (SRVM); estimating daily HM intake; determining the cancer and non-cancer risks associated with HM exposure using probabilistic risk assessment models. Twelve samples of each SRVM (pork, beef, goat and chicken) were randomly purchased on the streets of Kampala and their HM content measured. The cancer and non-cancer risks were estimated using incremental lifetime cancer risk and target hazard quotient (THQ), respectively. Lead, Cd and As content was above maximum limits according to EFSA and WHO, while Cr, Cu, Zn and Fe were below prescribed limits. The daily intake of Pb measured in beef and pork was higher than the recommended tolerable daily intake (TDI) for both children and adults while that of Cd, As, Cu, Zn and Fe was 1, with values for children higher than those for adults. Regular consumption of SRVM in Kampala is a health risk with respect to Pb, Cd and As.

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Cancer and Non-cancer Risks Associated With Heavy Metal Exposures from Street Foods: Evaluation of Roasted Meats in an Urban Setting

Levels of aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc in tap water, groundwater-fed protected spring and bottled water were determined The cancer and non-cancer risks associated with ingestion of heavy metals (HM) were also assessed for both children and adults Forty seven water samples obtained from five divisions of Kampala city were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry Cancer and non-cancer risks were determined using incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) and non-carcinogenic hazard quotient (HQ), respectively Lead content was higher than permissible limits (PL) according to East African Standard, World Health Organization, European Union and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Arsenic showed minor exceedances above guideline values in tap water and groundwater-fed protected spring, whereas mercury, manganese and nickel were higher than PL Levels of aluminium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, and zinc were below the PL The lifetime risk of developing cancer through the oral route was greater than the USEPA acceptable level for both children and adults, revealing that exposure to HM in drinking water posed an unacceptable potential cancer risk Arsenic contributed ca 90% of the ILCR in tap water and groundwater-fed protected spring The combined non-cancer risk of the HM expressed as hazard index (HI) was greater than one, with values for children being higher than those for adults Lead contribution towards HI was in all cases above 90% These results demonstrate the presence of alarming non-cancer risks for children

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Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Kampala (Uganda) Drinking Water

Organ meat is a good source of protein, and some organs, notably the liver and kidney, are rich in vital minerals. In less developed countries, it is highly consumed because of tradition and being inexpensive. However, organ meats may contain high levels of heavy metals. The major objective of this study was to assess the level of risk posed to consumers by lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) via the consumption of organ meats in Kampala City. Beef, goat and chicken liver, kidney, rumen, intestine, and chicken gizzard from five major markets in Kampala were assessed for levels of Pb, Cu and Fe. The heavy metal content was determined by flame and furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) was used in health risk assessment to determine carcinogenicity of the samples. The concentration of heavy metals ranged from 0.04 to 1.11 mg/kg for lead; 3.5 x 10-4 to 0.66 mg/kg for copper, and 26.20 to 41.00 mg/kg for iron. The level of lead in the liver, kidney, rumen, intestine and gizzard was higher than the maximum recommended limit (0.5 mg/kg wet weight) according to EFSA. A health risk analysis based on the THQ yielded a value >1 for lead in beef and goat liver and kidney, and goat intestine, and 0.99 in chicken liver. This suggests that consumers would possibly experience significant risk from the consumption of lead through these organs. Regular consumption of offal in Kampala may therefore cause deleterious effects during a lifetime in humans most especially for children and women of child bearing age.

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Health Risk Posed by Lead, Copper and Iron via Consumption of Organ Meats in Kampala City (Uganda)

Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) is among the most widely consumed non-alcoholic beverages. It is a rich source of essential dietary elements mainly potassium and manganese. Tea may also contain toxic metals such as cadmium and lead which pose a threat to human health because of their toxicity. Twenty samples of commercial black tea in Kampala city were randomly obtained and analysed for potassium, sodium, aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Human health risks due to exposure to toxic elements from daily consumption of tea were determined using incremental lifetime cancer risk and non-cancer hazard quotient. Metal contents of black tea sold in Kampala were below international regulatory limits. The estimated daily intake of the elements in two grams of black tea was below the recommended values. Hazard quotient and hazard index were within acceptable range. Total cancer risk levels for all the teas were also within United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) acceptable range. Daily consumption of one cup containing two grams of black tea over a lifetime will promote consumer overall health and wellbeing.

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Dietary Content and Potential Health Risks of Metals in Commercial Black Tea in Kampala (Uganda)

Purpose




The aim of this paper is to investigate fat content and fatty acid profile of cultivated (Pleurotus ostreatus) and wild edible mushrooms (Amanita spp and Termitomyces microcarpus).




Design/methodology/approach




Pleurotus ostreatus was grown in soil and on cotton seed husks in mushroom growing rooms at Busitema University, Uganda. T. microcarpus and Amanita spp were collected from the wild. Freshly harvested mushrooms were dried at 60°C for 48 h in a hot air oven. Oil was extracted using a Clevenger apparatus. Fatty acid analysis was done using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection.




Findings




Fat content ranged between 0.24 and 5.23 per cent. Variation was noted between P. ostreatus grown in soil and on cotton seed husks (p = 0.0090). Similarly, Amanita spp and T. microcarpus had differing fat contents (p = 0.0098). Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) predominated over saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Linoleic acid (LA) was the most abundant fatty acid (FA) (30.91 to 54.35 per cent). It varied between Amanita spp and T. microcarpus (p = 0.0001) but not between substrates (p = 0.1891). Ratios of PUFA/SFA, MUFA/SFA and PUFA/MUFA were within the desirable ranges. Omega-6 FA/ω-3 FA ratio was higher than that recommended for a healthy diet. However, the low amount of fat in mushrooms suppresses the negative effects of a high ω-6 FA/ω-3 FA ratio.




Originality/value




Information on FA profile of cultivated and wild edible mushrooms will provide a basis for commercial exploitation of the cultivated mushrooms. This work showed that P. ostreatus, Amanita spp and T. microcarpus are healthy foods with regard to the low fat content and high amounts of LA.

Michael Bamuwamye

Papers

Cancer and Non-cancer Risks Associated With Heavy Metal Exposures from Street Foods: Evaluation of Roasted Meats in an Urban Setting

Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Kampala (Uganda) Drinking Water

Health Risk Posed by Lead, Copper and Iron via Consumption of Organ Meats in Kampala City (Uganda)

Dietary Content and Potential Health Risks of Metals in Commercial Black Tea in Kampala (Uganda)

Fatty acid profile of wild edible and cultivated mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus, Amanita spp and Termitomyces microcarpus)