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J Health Syst Res 2019, 14(4): 432-437 |
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Baghaie A H, Jafarinia R. Risk Assessment of Lead and Cadmium on Human Health in Surface Soil around Esfahan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Complex, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2019; 14 (4) :432-437
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1- Department of Soil Science, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
2- Department of Water Engineering, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
2- Department of Water Engineering, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
Abstract: (1295 Views)
Background: The concentration of industrial activities in the cities causes accumulation of heavy metals in soil that is dangerous for human health. Due to the effect of industrial regions on soil pollution with heavy metals, this research was done to evaluate the risk of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) on human health in surface soil around Esfahan steel company and Mobarakeh steel complex, Iran.Methods: 208 samples from the surface soil around Esfahan steel company and Mobarakeh steel complex were collected and Cd and Pb concentration of samples were determined. Carcinogenicity and non-carcinogenicity risks of heavy metals sorption existing in surface soils through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal pathways for children and adults were evaluated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) method.Findings: The most non-cancer diseases risk due to Cd sorption belonged to the children [Hazard index (HI) = 8.19] and the non-cancer diseases risk from Pb (HI = 16.73) was higher than Cd; while, the opposite trend was observed for Cd. The same results were found for cancer diseases.Conclusion: The pollution of surface soil to Pb and Cd around Esfahan steel company and Mobarakeh steel complex has an important role in developing cancer and non-cancer diseases.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2019/01/15 | Published: 2019/01/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2019/01/15 | Published: 2019/01/15
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