Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana
Rapid urbanization and uncontrolled industrial activities in developing countries have raised concerns about potentially toxic metal contamination of the environment. This study assessed the levels of potentially toxic elements in soil and airborne particulate matter in the Suame and Asafo areas in...
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| author | Francisca Nti Konadu Opoku Gyamfi Eugene Ansah Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye Victor Agyei Emmanuel Dartey Matt Dodd Seth Obiri-Yeboah Godfred Darko |
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| description | Rapid urbanization and uncontrolled industrial activities in developing countries have raised concerns about potentially toxic metal contamination of the environment. This study assessed the levels of potentially toxic elements in soil and airborne particulate matter in the Suame and Asafo areas in the Kumasi metropolis, characterized by a high concentration of auto mechanic workshops and residential settlements. X-ray fluorescence analysis and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry were used to determine the metal concentrations in the samples. The results showed high concentrations of potentially toxic elements in the soil and air samples, indicating contamination from automotive activities. Metals such as Co, Ni, Pb, and Zn were found to be present at concentrations (13.42–6101.58 mg/kg and 14.15–11.74 mg/kg for Suame and Asafo respectively) that pose potential health risks to exposed populations. Mathematical models such as pollution indices were used to assess the extent of contamination and determine the potential sources of the metals - the automotive repairs. The findings highlight the urgent need for environmental management and remediation strategies to mitigate the health risks of exposure to potentially toxic elements in the Kumasi metropolis automotive hub. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2f825885391645ebbaf2e5421c78df5b2023-12-19T04:16:58ZengElsevierToxicology Reports2214-75002023-12-0111261269Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, GhanaFrancisca Nti Konadu0Opoku Gyamfi1Eugene Ansah2Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye3Victor Agyei4Emmanuel Dartey5Matt Dodd6Seth Obiri-Yeboah7Godfred Darko8Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Chemistry Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Asante Mampong, GhanaDepartment of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Biological Sciences Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Asante Mampong, GhanaDepartment of Chemistry Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Asante Mampong, GhanaSchool of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, CanadaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Corresponding author.Rapid urbanization and uncontrolled industrial activities in developing countries have raised concerns about potentially toxic metal contamination of the environment. This study assessed the levels of potentially toxic elements in soil and airborne particulate matter in the Suame and Asafo areas in the Kumasi metropolis, characterized by a high concentration of auto mechanic workshops and residential settlements. X-ray fluorescence analysis and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry were used to determine the metal concentrations in the samples. The results showed high concentrations of potentially toxic elements in the soil and air samples, indicating contamination from automotive activities. Metals such as Co, Ni, Pb, and Zn were found to be present at concentrations (13.42–6101.58 mg/kg and 14.15–11.74 mg/kg for Suame and Asafo respectively) that pose potential health risks to exposed populations. Mathematical models such as pollution indices were used to assess the extent of contamination and determine the potential sources of the metals - the automotive repairs. The findings highlight the urgent need for environmental management and remediation strategies to mitigate the health risks of exposure to potentially toxic elements in the Kumasi metropolis automotive hub.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750023001026Urban contaminationMetal distributionEnvironmental pollutionEcological and human health risk |
| spellingShingle | Francisca Nti Konadu Opoku Gyamfi Eugene Ansah Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye Victor Agyei Emmanuel Dartey Matt Dodd Seth Obiri-Yeboah Godfred Darko Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana Toxicology Reports Urban contamination Metal distribution Environmental pollution Ecological and human health risk |
| title | Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana |
| title_full | Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana |
| title_short | Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in Kumasi, Ghana |
| title_sort | human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and air particulate matter of automobile hub environments in kumasi ghana |
| topic | Urban contamination Metal distribution Environmental pollution Ecological and human health risk |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750023001026 |
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