Abstract The study reveals links between disturbed geochemical environment being the result of mining and smelting activities with consumers exposure to toxic carcinogenic metallic trace elements (MTEs). This focused on evaluation vegetable soil pollution in family allotment gardens (FAGs), considering aspects consumer cadmium, lead zinc. Study material consisted 219 samples from FAGs located one most polluted areas Poland, 64 edible plants. Contents analyzed MTEs topsoil studied area were...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects nationwide lockdown during Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on an average volume alcohol consumption and drinking patterns. A survey conducted with a random sample 4072 people. authors found significant influence period compared pre-pandemic period. vast majority respondents reduced frequency all types alcohol. However, when population divided into subgroups, differentiation demonstrated that particular groups are...

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the heavy metal contents dietary supplements manufactured from medicinal plants and assess potential daily burden on their consumers. consisted 41 produced terrestrial or microalgae. analysis cadmium, lead, mercury content performed using analytical methods. Cd Pb determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). with generation cold vapor (CVAAS). presence at least one three analyzed metals found in 79.2% samples 88.2% supplement...

Abstract World production and consumption of nuts continue to rise year on year. Nuts, due their high nutrient content, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. A potential health risk may result from the contaminated with metallic trace elements like cadmium or lead. In this research, we measured content Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni in various edible nuts. All were detected using electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry analytical technique (ETAAS). The study material comprised 69 nut...

A paramedic is a person providing health services in state of sudden threat to life or health. This profession one the most difficult and responsible, appearance SARS-CoV-2 has made working healthcare system an incredible challenge. The aim study was analyze impact pandemic on psychological condition paramedics.The research material database developed from questionnaire administered 300 active paramedics. Respondents answered questions about their subjective feelings related experiences as...

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the seasonal fluctuation PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs levels in ambient air Upper Silesia aspect human inhalation exposure as well estimation health risk attributed pathway dioxins dl-PCBs. Methods: In samples were taken five urban districts Silesia, Poland, where houses are heated with coal. same sampling points summer winter analyzed for dioxins/furans addition, information collected on awareness residents about co-incineration plastic waste effects...

(1) Background: The elemental composition of teeth can provide an estimate environmental exposure to heavy metals. aim this study was analyze the possibility using in biomonitoring metals as indicator contaminants present human residential environment. (2) Methods: research materials were 110 samples extracted teeth. taken from people living three areas province Silesia. concentrations cadmium, lead, and mercury determined. (3) Results: results chemical analysis collected showed a...

The monitoring of soil quality should be a control tool used to reduce the adverse health effects arising from exposure toxic chemicals in through cultivated crop absorption. aim study was evaluate effectiveness and system Poland, terms consumer safety, for agricultural plants areas with known serious cadmium contamination, such as Silesia Province. To achieve objective, contents soils vegetables administrative area were examined. obtained results compared contamination arable Poland....

The risks of the morbidity asbestos-related lung cancer was estimated in general population Poles as result increased exposure to asbestos fibers during removal asbestos-cement products and possibility valuation social costs related this risk. prediction new incidences made using linear regression model. forecast shows that end 2030 about 3,500 cases can be expected a occupational past which makes together with paraoccupational 14.000 cases. increasing number Poland indicates priority areas...

The study was based on soil samples taken after the long-term fertilizer experiment (1974-2014) where different doses of nitrogen and potassium were applied. located at Research Station UTP University Science Technology in Bydgoszcz (Poland). application fertilizers leads to changes concentration mercury, acidification, reduction total organic carbon, as well affluence available nutrients (P, K, Mg) increased mobility copper zinc. significant positive correlation between mercury content...

The aim of the study was to determine level contamination by fumonisins selected corn food products that are available on market in Silesia.The material covered were samples flour, grits, flakes, for infants and young children, popcorn grain.In these total amount as well separately fumonisin B 1 2 detected high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using a fluorescence detector prior derivatization.Of 106 surveyed foods samples, more than 1/3 (34.9%) found contaminated ; Fumonisin present...

We investigated the relationship between atmospheric pollutants and lung cancer incidence in Silesia.The key aim was to answer question whether differences across cities Silesia can be explained part by air pollution exposure, which carcinogenic are most important risk factors.We used data from National Health Fund measure each city.Measurements of PM 10 specific pollutants, including B[a]P, Cd, PCBs, were taken monitoring stations a regional study.The linear regression model investigate...

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