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

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 pr...

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Main Authors: Md. Al Amin, Md. Estiar Rahman, Sahadat Hossain, Mahmudur Rahman, Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, Md. Jakariya, Md. Tajuddin Sikder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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Online Access:https://www.journalhealthpollution.org.pinnacle.allenpress.com/doi/pdf/10.5696/2156-9614-10-27-200905