Assessment of metal concentrations in Polymesoda expansa from Sungai Geting, Tumpat, Kelantan and associated health risk
The spatial distribution of lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, and arsenic in Polymesoda expansa from Sungai Geting, Tumpat Kelantan were determined with inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometer, in comparison to the levels in their surrounding water body. The objectives of this research was to d...
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| Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2020
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/7585/1/FH02-FBIM-20-49912.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/7585/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The spatial distribution of lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, and arsenic in Polymesoda
expansa from Sungai Geting, Tumpat Kelantan were determined with inductively coupled
plasma – mass spectrometer, in comparison to the levels in their surrounding water body. The
objectives of this research was to determine the possible health risks associated with heavy metal
accumulation via consumption of Polymesoda expansa by using Target Hazard Quotient (THQ).
The data indicate have associations between the concentrations of metal measured in study
sampled and the levels observed at the sites. The results suggested that the concentration of
arsenic in Polymesoda expansa was relatively higher than those studied elements. The
concentration of arsenic in studied sample demonstrate the sources of the antropogenic inputs.
In terms of risk assessment, concentrations of metals in Polymesoda expansa were significantly
below the Malaysian Food Regulation 1985. |
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