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<p>This study aimed to investigate the concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and nickel (Ni) in river sediments across China. Additionally, it performed a non-dietary risk assessment for the exposed population. We searched international databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar (for gray literature), covering the period from January 1, 2010, to February 30, 2023. Ultimately, we included 136 papers comprising 190 studies or data reports. Our findings revealed that the highest Arsenic concentrations were found in the Mawei River, Xiangjiang River, and Fuyang River sediments. The highest Lead concentrations were detected in the North River sediment, and the Yangtze, Xiangjiang, and North Rivers showed the most significant Cadmium levels. The rank order of PTEs based on the percentage of significant non-carcinogenic risk (toxicity hazard quotient, THQ &gt; 1) in adults was as follows: arsenic (87%) &gt; lead (29%) &gt; cadmium (24%) &gt; mercury (18%) &gt; nickel (4%). In adolescents, the ranking was as follows: arsenic (95%) &gt; lead (84%) &gt; cadmium (62%) &gt; mercury (28%) &gt; nickel (18%). Our findings indicate that the non-carcinogenic risk in most of the studied locations in China is unacceptably high due to arsenic, lead, and cadmium (THQ &gt; 1). Furthermore, the carcinogenic risk of arsenic in the majority of the studied areas (99%) was also deemed unacceptable (cancer risk &gt; 1E-6). As such, the pollution from toxic elements in the sediments of China’s rivers requires urgent attention.</p>

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A systematic review of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in river sediments from China: evaluation of associated non-dietary health risks

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    2025年2月11日

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  • Yadolah Fakhri,
  • Intissar Limam,
  • Marzieh Kamali,
  • Ali Zare,
  • Vahid Ranaei,
  • Sara Mohamadi,
  • Amin Mousavi Khaneghah

摘要

This study aimed to investigate the concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and nickel (Ni) in river sediments across China. Additionally, it performed a non-dietary risk assessment for the exposed population. We searched international databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar (for gray literature), covering the period from January 1, 2010, to February 30, 2023. Ultimately, we included 136 papers comprising 190 studies or data reports. Our findings revealed that the highest Arsenic concentrations were found in the Mawei River, Xiangjiang River, and Fuyang River sediments. The highest Lead concentrations were detected in the North River sediment, and the Yangtze, Xiangjiang, and North Rivers showed the most significant Cadmium levels. The rank order of PTEs based on the percentage of significant non-carcinogenic risk (toxicity hazard quotient, THQ > 1) in adults was as follows: arsenic (87%) > lead (29%) > cadmium (24%) > mercury (18%) > nickel (4%). In adolescents, the ranking was as follows: arsenic (95%) > lead (84%) > cadmium (62%) > mercury (28%) > nickel (18%). Our findings indicate that the non-carcinogenic risk in most of the studied locations in China is unacceptably high due to arsenic, lead, and cadmium (THQ > 1). Furthermore, the carcinogenic risk of arsenic in the majority of the studied areas (99%) was also deemed unacceptable (cancer risk > 1E-6). As such, the pollution from toxic elements in the sediments of China’s rivers requires urgent attention.