Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) increases carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks in the exposed population. The current study was conducted with the aims of meta-analysis concentrations of PTEs including Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni) and Co...
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| description | Long-term exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) increases carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks in the exposed population. The current study was conducted with the aims of meta-analysis concentrations of PTEs including Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni) and Copper (Cu) in the water resources and human health risk assessment for adult males and female consumers in China. Search was performed in international databases including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar (gery literature) from January 1, 2005 to April 1, 2024. The concentration of PTEs was meta-analyzed using random effects model in water resources (surface water and groundwater) and location of study (urban and rural locations) subgroups. Human health risk assessment due to PTEs in water from ingestion and dermal contact pathways was estimated using target hazard quintet (THQ) and carcinogenic (CR) in adult males and female consumers in China. One hundred and twenty-six papers with 237 data-reports (n = 13,083) were included in this study. The rank order of PTEs based on pooled concentration was As (12.6530 µg/l) > Cu (11.1810 µg/l)> Ni (2.4950 µg/l) > Pb (2.0660 µg/l) > Cd (0.5370 µg/l) > Hg (0.3600 µg/l). The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies higher than standard limits was As (28.37 %) > Pb (16.67 %) > Hg (11.86 %) > Ni (9.91 %) > Cd (7.48 %) > Cu (2.38 %). The pooled concentration of Pb, Ni, Hg and Cu in surface water resources was higher than groundwater but concentration of As and Cd in groundwater water was higher than surface water. The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies with the high non-carcinogenic risk (THQ ≥ 1) for male was As (30.49 %) > Cd (8.09 %)> Hg (6.90 %) > Ni (3.60 %)> Cu (3.39 %) > Pb (2.50 %) and for female, As (29.78 %) > Cd (8.09 %)> Hg (6.90 %) > Cu (3.39 %) > Ni (2.70 %)> Pb (1.25 %). The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies with high carcinogenic risk (TCR ≥ 1E-4) for male was As (60.28 %) > Cd (33.33 %) and for female, As (56.73 %) > Cd (29.93 %). Therefore, to reduce the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of PTEs especially As, continuous monitoring and control release of As into water resources through novel approaches is recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea97454685f04c0a99c9b8908e373b672025-02-09T04:59:36ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-02-01291117801Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysisXiaomei Hui0Anhui Li1Sheng Chang2Aihua Wang3Lu Wang4Chao Li5Shanxi Vocational University of Engineering Science and Technology, Shanxi, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCollege of Environment and Ecology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaState Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaShanxi Provincial Water Conservancy Development Center, Taiyuan, ChinaState Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China; College of Environment and Ecology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaState Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China; College of Environment and Ecology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China; Corresponding author at: State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China.Long-term exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) increases carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks in the exposed population. The current study was conducted with the aims of meta-analysis concentrations of PTEs including Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni) and Copper (Cu) in the water resources and human health risk assessment for adult males and female consumers in China. Search was performed in international databases including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar (gery literature) from January 1, 2005 to April 1, 2024. The concentration of PTEs was meta-analyzed using random effects model in water resources (surface water and groundwater) and location of study (urban and rural locations) subgroups. Human health risk assessment due to PTEs in water from ingestion and dermal contact pathways was estimated using target hazard quintet (THQ) and carcinogenic (CR) in adult males and female consumers in China. One hundred and twenty-six papers with 237 data-reports (n = 13,083) were included in this study. The rank order of PTEs based on pooled concentration was As (12.6530 µg/l) > Cu (11.1810 µg/l)> Ni (2.4950 µg/l) > Pb (2.0660 µg/l) > Cd (0.5370 µg/l) > Hg (0.3600 µg/l). The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies higher than standard limits was As (28.37 %) > Pb (16.67 %) > Hg (11.86 %) > Ni (9.91 %) > Cd (7.48 %) > Cu (2.38 %). The pooled concentration of Pb, Ni, Hg and Cu in surface water resources was higher than groundwater but concentration of As and Cd in groundwater water was higher than surface water. The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies with the high non-carcinogenic risk (THQ ≥ 1) for male was As (30.49 %) > Cd (8.09 %)> Hg (6.90 %) > Ni (3.60 %)> Cu (3.39 %) > Pb (2.50 %) and for female, As (29.78 %) > Cd (8.09 %)> Hg (6.90 %) > Cu (3.39 %) > Ni (2.70 %)> Pb (1.25 %). The rank order of PTEs based on percentage studies with high carcinogenic risk (TCR ≥ 1E-4) for male was As (60.28 %) > Cd (33.33 %) and for female, As (56.73 %) > Cd (29.93 %). Therefore, to reduce the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of PTEs especially As, continuous monitoring and control release of As into water resources through novel approaches is recommended.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014765132500137XHeavy metalsPotentially hazard elementsRiver waterMeta-analysisHealth risk assessmentChina |
| spellingShingle | Xiaomei Hui Anhui Li Sheng Chang Aihua Wang Lu Wang Chao Li Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Heavy metals Potentially hazard elements River water Meta-analysis Health risk assessment China |
| title | Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements ptes in water resources in china systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Heavy metals Potentially hazard elements River water Meta-analysis Health risk assessment China |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014765132500137X |
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