Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Dust in Vilnius Schools: Source Identification, Pollution Levels, and Potential Health Risks for Children

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Dust in Vilnius Schools: Source Identification, Pollution Levels, and Potential Health Risks for Children

The main objective of this study is to thoroughly evaluate the diversity and sources of heavy metals in the school environment. Specifically, this study examines the presence of heavy metals in the dust found and collected from 24 schools in Vilnius. Employing hierarchical cluster analysis, principa...

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Main Authors: Murat Huseyin Unsal, Gytautas Ignatavičius, Arunas Valiulis, Nina Prokopciuk, Roberta Valskienė, Vaidotas Valskys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
dust pollution
trace elements
indoor dust
dust exposure
environmental health risk
particulate matter
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/224

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