Evaluating the protective capacity of soil heavy metals regulation limits on human health: A critical analysis concerning risk assessment- Importance of localization
文献类型: 外文期刊
作者: Zhou, Qianhang 1 ; Yang, Shiyan 2 ; Sun, Lijuan 2 ; Ye, Jing 1 ; Sun, Yafei 2 ; Qin, Qin 2 ; Xue, Yong 2 ;
作者机构: 1.Shanghai Inst Technol, Sch Chem & Environm Engn, Shanghai 201418, Peoples R China
2.Shanghai Acad Agr Sci, Ecoenvironm Protect Inst, Shanghai 201403, Peoples R China
3.Minist Agr & Rural Affairs, Key Lab Low carbon Green Agr Southeastern China, Beijing 201403, Peoples R China
4.1000 Jinqi Rd, Shanghai 201403, Peoples R China
5.100 Haiquan Rd, Shanghai 201418, Peoples R China
关键词: Heavy metals; Maximum allowable limits; Agricultural soils; Health risk assessment; Efficacy
期刊名称:JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ( 影响因子:8.0; 五年影响因子:7.9 )
ISSN: 0301-4797
年卷期: 2024 年 361 卷
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收录情况: SCI
摘要: Heavy metal pollution of agricultural soil is a major global concern, prompting the establishment of maximum allowable limits (MALs) to ensure food safety and protect human health. This study collected and compared MALs for six heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn, and Cu) in agricultural soils from representative countries and organizations (EU and WHO/FAO). The research evaluated the critical health risks and efficacy of these MALs under the hypothetical scenario of metals concentrations reaching the maximum allowable level. Safe thresholds for heavy metals were then derived based on maximum acceptable health risk levels. The comparative analysis revealed significant variations in the specific limit values and terms of MALs across countries and organizations, even for the same metal. This suggests that there is no consensus among countries and organizations regarding the level of metal -related health risks. Furthermore, the risk analysis of metal concentrations reaching the maximum level accentuated heightened risks associated with As, suggesting that the current risk of soil As exposure was underestimated, particularly for children. However, soil Cu, Cd, and Zn limits generally resulted in low health risks, implying that the current limits may overestimate their hazard. Overall, the results highlight that the current MALs for soil heavy metals may not fully safeguard human health. There is a critical need to optimize current soil MALs based on localized risks and the actual impact of these metals on human health. It is suggested to appropriately lower the limits of metals (such as As) whose impact on health risks is underestimated, and cautiously increase the limits of metals (such as Cu, Cd, and Zn) that currently pose minor health risks. This approach aims to reduce both over and insufficient protection problems of soil heavy metal MALs, emphasizing the importance of considering the locality in setting these limits.
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