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Gabriel Enrique De-la-torre - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Microplastics: an emerging threat to food security and Human Health
Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2019Co-Authors: Gabriel Enrique De-la-torreAbstract:Microplastic presence in seafood and foodstuff have been documented globally in recent studies. Consequently, Human exposure to microplastics through the ingestion of contaminated food is inevitable and pose a risk to food security and Human Health. In this review, microplastics and related xenobiotics are defined, global evidence of microplastic pollution in seafood is reviewed, the impacts to commercial marine species and food security are discussed, and the current knowledge of its direct effects on Human Health is reviewed. In addition, limited information regarding food security and scientific gaps are identified. Although microplastics in the marine environment and its effects on marine organisms have been well documented, more research is needed to completely understand the implications of microplastics over food security and Human Health. Further research must focus on monitoring and eliminating microplastics along the food supply chain and determining the extent to which food security is affected by microplastic pollution.
Ashantha Goonetilleke - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Human Health risk assessment of heavy metals in urban stormwater
Science of The Total Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Prasanna Egodawatta, James Mcgree, An Liu, Ashantha GoonetillekeAbstract:Toxic chemical pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are commonly present in urban stormwater. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to Human Health and hence a significant barrier for urban stormwater reuse. The primary aim of this study was to develop an approach for quantitatively assessing the risk to Human Health due to the presence of HMs in stormwater. This approach will lead to informed decision making in relation to risk management of urban stormwater reuse, enabling efficient implementation of appropriate treatment strategies. In this study, risks to Human Health from heavy metals were assessed as hazard index (HI) and quantified as a function of traffic and land use related parameters. Traffic and land use are the primary factors influencing heavy metal loads in the urban environment. The risks posed by heavy metals associated with total solids and fine solids (<150μm) were considered to represent the maximum and minimum risk levels, respectively. The study outcomes confirmed that Cr, Mn and Pb pose the highest risks, although these elements are generally present in low concentrations. The study also found that even though the presence of a single heavy metal does not pose a significant risk, the presence of multiple heavy metals could be detrimental to Human Health. These findings suggest that stormwater guidelines should consider the combined risk from multiple heavy metals rather than the threshold concentration of an individual species. Furthermore, it was found that risk to Human Health from heavy metals in stormwater is significantly influenced by traffic volume and the risk associated with stormwater from industrial areas is generally higher than that from commercial and residential areas.
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Human Health risk assessment of heavy metals in urban stormwater
Science of The Total Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Prasanna Egodawatta, James Mcgree, Ashantha GoonetillekeAbstract:Abstract Toxic chemical pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are commonly present in urban stormwater. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to Human Health and hence a significant barrier for urban stormwater reuse. The primary aim of this study was to develop an approach for quantitatively assessing the risk to Human Health due to the presence of HMs in stormwater. This approach will lead to informed decision making in relation to risk management of urban stormwater reuse, enabling efficient implementation of appropriate treatment strategies. In this study, risks to Human Health from heavy metals were assessed as hazard index (HI) and quantified as a function of traffic and land use related parameters. Traffic and land use are the primary factors influencing heavy metal loads in the urban environment. The risks posed by heavy metals associated with total solids and fine solids (
Mikolaj Kokocinski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cylindrospermopsin water linked potential threat to Human Health in europe
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2012Co-Authors: Barbara Poniedzialek, Piotr Rzymski, Mikolaj KokocinskiAbstract:Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a secondary metabolite produced by several cyanobacteria species. Its potential effect on Human Health includes liver, kidneys, lungs, spleen and intestine injuries. CYN can be cyto- and genotoxic to a variety of cell types. Occurrence and expansion of species able to synthesize CYN in European water bodies has been recently reported and raised awareness of potential harm to Human Health. Therefore, surface water of different Human use should be monitored for the presence of toxic species of blue-green algae. This paper aims to describe the distribution of CYN producers in Europe and the potential effects of the toxin on Human Health according to the current state of knowledge.
Prasanna Egodawatta - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Human Health risk assessment of heavy metals in urban stormwater
Science of The Total Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Prasanna Egodawatta, James Mcgree, An Liu, Ashantha GoonetillekeAbstract:Toxic chemical pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are commonly present in urban stormwater. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to Human Health and hence a significant barrier for urban stormwater reuse. The primary aim of this study was to develop an approach for quantitatively assessing the risk to Human Health due to the presence of HMs in stormwater. This approach will lead to informed decision making in relation to risk management of urban stormwater reuse, enabling efficient implementation of appropriate treatment strategies. In this study, risks to Human Health from heavy metals were assessed as hazard index (HI) and quantified as a function of traffic and land use related parameters. Traffic and land use are the primary factors influencing heavy metal loads in the urban environment. The risks posed by heavy metals associated with total solids and fine solids (<150μm) were considered to represent the maximum and minimum risk levels, respectively. The study outcomes confirmed that Cr, Mn and Pb pose the highest risks, although these elements are generally present in low concentrations. The study also found that even though the presence of a single heavy metal does not pose a significant risk, the presence of multiple heavy metals could be detrimental to Human Health. These findings suggest that stormwater guidelines should consider the combined risk from multiple heavy metals rather than the threshold concentration of an individual species. Furthermore, it was found that risk to Human Health from heavy metals in stormwater is significantly influenced by traffic volume and the risk associated with stormwater from industrial areas is generally higher than that from commercial and residential areas.
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Human Health risk assessment of heavy metals in urban stormwater
Science of The Total Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Prasanna Egodawatta, James Mcgree, Ashantha GoonetillekeAbstract:Abstract Toxic chemical pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are commonly present in urban stormwater. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to Human Health and hence a significant barrier for urban stormwater reuse. The primary aim of this study was to develop an approach for quantitatively assessing the risk to Human Health due to the presence of HMs in stormwater. This approach will lead to informed decision making in relation to risk management of urban stormwater reuse, enabling efficient implementation of appropriate treatment strategies. In this study, risks to Human Health from heavy metals were assessed as hazard index (HI) and quantified as a function of traffic and land use related parameters. Traffic and land use are the primary factors influencing heavy metal loads in the urban environment. The risks posed by heavy metals associated with total solids and fine solids (
Barbara Poniedzialek - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cylindrospermopsin water linked potential threat to Human Health in europe
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2012Co-Authors: Barbara Poniedzialek, Piotr Rzymski, Mikolaj KokocinskiAbstract:Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a secondary metabolite produced by several cyanobacteria species. Its potential effect on Human Health includes liver, kidneys, lungs, spleen and intestine injuries. CYN can be cyto- and genotoxic to a variety of cell types. Occurrence and expansion of species able to synthesize CYN in European water bodies has been recently reported and raised awareness of potential harm to Human Health. Therefore, surface water of different Human use should be monitored for the presence of toxic species of blue-green algae. This paper aims to describe the distribution of CYN producers in Europe and the potential effects of the toxin on Human Health according to the current state of knowledge.
