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In 2018, samples of various food groups were randomly purchased in different establishments of Tarragona County (Catalonia, Spain). The levels of As, Be, Cd, Cr, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl and V were determined in the analyzed foodstuffs and their dietary intakes were estimated. Manganese was the element showing the highest concentration, while Be, Cr and Tl were not detected in any of the samples. Fish and shellfish was the only food group with detectable traces of all the remaining elements. The current levels were compared with the results of two previous surveys conducted in 1998 and 2013 in the same area. Although the levels of the analyzed elements in foodstuffs increased during the period 2013–2018, their intakes decreased by an average of 60%, due to consumption patterns changes by the population. Children and adolescents exceeded the maximum recommended intake of Ni set by the EFSA, while the dietary exposure to Pb for children was also above safety values. Compared with the concentrations found in 2013, Ni was the only element showing an increase, as well as an increase of human dietary intake. Meat, vegetables and milk were identified as the main contributors to Ni exposure. This trend was also correlated with changes in the biological burden of the same elements previously reported for the population of the area, for whom an increase of Ni in lungs was reported. Based on these results, Ni should be included as a target metal by food safety authorities, being suggested its inclusion in future Total Diet Studies.
Neus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Temporal trend of the dietary exposure to metals/metalloids: A case study in Tarragona County, Spain. Food Research International 2021, 147, 110469 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Temporal trend of the dietary exposure to metals/metalloids: A case study in Tarragona County, Spain. Food Research International. 2021; 147 ():110469.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2021. "Temporal trend of the dietary exposure to metals/metalloids: A case study in Tarragona County, Spain." Food Research International 147, no. : 110469.
Since 2008, the environmental levels of polychlorinated compounds near a municipal solid waste incinerator in Mataró (Catalonia, Spain) have been periodically monitored. The present study aimed at updating the data regarding the temporal changes occurred between 2015 and 2017, when air and soil samples were collected again, and the concentrations of the same chemical pollutants (i.e., polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)) were analysed. Furthermore, the health risks associated with their human exposure were also evaluated. The levels of all the contaminants in soil were far below the threshold established by regional and national legislations, also being lower than those observed in previous surveys. A similar trend was also noted for PCDD/Fs in air samples, while airborne PCBs were the only group of chemicals whose levels significantly increased. In any case, the global assessment of the data regarding the different pollutants and matrices indicates that there has not been a general increase in the environmental pollution around the facility. In addition, the environmental exposure to PCDD/Fs and PCBs by the population living nearby is still clearly lower than the dietary intake of these same chemical pollutants.
Martí Nadal; Montse Marquès; Montse Mari; Joaquim Rovira; José L. Domingo. Trends of Polychlorinated Compounds in the Surroundings of a Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator in Mataró (Catalonia, Spain). Assessing Health Risks. Toxics 2020, 8, 111 .
AMA StyleMartí Nadal, Montse Marquès, Montse Mari, Joaquim Rovira, José L. Domingo. Trends of Polychlorinated Compounds in the Surroundings of a Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator in Mataró (Catalonia, Spain). Assessing Health Risks. Toxics. 2020; 8 (4):111.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartí Nadal; Montse Marquès; Montse Mari; Joaquim Rovira; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Trends of Polychlorinated Compounds in the Surroundings of a Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator in Mataró (Catalonia, Spain). Assessing Health Risks." Toxics 8, no. 4: 111.
The number of studies published on COVID-19 in recent months is certainly impressive. However, there are still important gaps to know a great number of characteristics of this disease. Among these, some potential ways of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 and the different reasons for the severity of the disease in different people. Various studies have suggested that certain air pollutants could be increasing the transmission of the coronavirus, as well as the risks of COVID-19 incidence and mortality. In the present preliminary case-study conducted in Tarragona Province (Catalonia, Spain), we studied the potential association of COVID-19 with PM10, NO2 and O3, as well as the differences in the incidence and lethality of this disease. This Province is divided into two “health regions”: Camp de Tarragona, with an important industrial complex, and Terres de l’Ebre, with a great agricultural component. In spite of the notable limitations of the current study, our preliminary findings indicate that the industrialized/urban areas of Tarragona Province show a higher incidence and mortality of COVID-19 than the agricultural/rural zones. These -and previous-results would highlight the importance of conducting specific investigations focused on directly assessing whether air pollutants such as particulate matter can act as carriers of the SARS-CoV-2. If confirmed, the recommendation on keeping the “social distance” (1.5-2 m) might need to be adapted to this situation.
Montse Marquès; Joaquim Rovira; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Effects of air pollution on the potential transmission and mortality of COVID-19: A preliminary case-study in Tarragona Province (Catalonia, Spain). Environmental Research 2020, 192, 110315 -110315.
AMA StyleMontse Marquès, Joaquim Rovira, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Effects of air pollution on the potential transmission and mortality of COVID-19: A preliminary case-study in Tarragona Province (Catalonia, Spain). Environmental Research. 2020; 192 ():110315-110315.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMontse Marquès; Joaquim Rovira; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Effects of air pollution on the potential transmission and mortality of COVID-19: A preliminary case-study in Tarragona Province (Catalonia, Spain)." Environmental Research 192, no. : 110315-110315.
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) are very toxic chemicals which are emitted in waste incineration and whose exposure has important adverse effects for the human health. In 2019, adipose tissue samples were collected from 15 individuals with a median age of 61 years, who had been living near a hazardous waste incinerator in Constantí (Spain). The content of PCDD/Fs in each sample was analyzed. The results were compared with data from previous studies, conducted before (1998) and after (2002, 2007 and 2013) the facility started to operate, and based on populations of similar age. In 2019, the mean concentration of PCDD/Fs in adipose tissue was 6.63 pg WHO-TEQ/g fat, ranging from 0.95 to 12.95 pg WHO-TEQ/g fat. A significant reduction was observed with respect to the baseline study (1998), when a mean PCDD/Fs concentration of 40.1 pg WHO-TEQ/g fat was found. Moreover, the current level was much lower than those observed in the 3 previous studies (9.89, 14.6 and 11.5 pg WHO-TEQ/g fat in 2002, 2007 and 2013, respectively). The body burdens of PCDD/Fs were strongly correlated with age. The significant reduction of PCDD/Fs levels in adipose tissue fully agreed with the decreasing trend of the dietary intake of PCDD/Fs by the population of the zone (from 210.1 pg I-TEQ/day in 2018 to 8.54 pg WHO-TEQ/day in 2018). Furthermore, a similar decrease has been also observed in other biological, such as breast milk and plasma. The current data in adipose tissue, as well as those in other biological monitors, indicate that the population living near the HWI is not particularly exposed to high levels of PCDD/Fs. However, biomonitoring studies cannot differentiate the impact of the HWI emissions from food consumption patterns. This question can be only solved by conducting complementary investigations and contrasting the results of monitoring and epidemiological studies.
Francisco García; Eneko Barbería; Pilar Torralba; Inés Landin; Carlos Laguna; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Decreasing temporal trends of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in adipose tissue from residents near a hazardous waste incinerator. Science of The Total Environment 2020, 751, 141844 .
AMA StyleFrancisco García, Eneko Barbería, Pilar Torralba, Inés Landin, Carlos Laguna, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Decreasing temporal trends of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in adipose tissue from residents near a hazardous waste incinerator. Science of The Total Environment. 2020; 751 ():141844.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco García; Eneko Barbería; Pilar Torralba; Inés Landin; Carlos Laguna; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Decreasing temporal trends of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in adipose tissue from residents near a hazardous waste incinerator." Science of The Total Environment 751, no. : 141844.
Neus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Corrigendum to ‘Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences’. [Food Res. Int. 137 (2020) 109341]. Food Research International 2020, 137, 109620 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Corrigendum to ‘Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences’. [Food Res. Int. 137 (2020) 109341]. Food Research International. 2020; 137 ():109620.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Corrigendum to ‘Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences’. [Food Res. Int. 137 (2020) 109341]." Food Research International 137, no. : 109620.
Concentrated human milk (HM-concentrate) can be obtained from the simple and inexpensive method of donated breast milk direct lyophilization. A previous study reported that HM-concentrate contains the adequate amount of main macro- and micronutrients for use as a nutritional resource for preterm infants with very low birth weight admitted to neonatal intensive care units. However, further details need to be elucidated about HM-concentrate composition, particularly its content of essential and potentially toxic trace elements. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the concentration of essential and toxic elements in human milk considered baseline (HM-baseline) and HM-concentrate, as well as to quantify changes in concentration of these elements after the HM concentration process. The concentration of Aluminum, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Iron, Mercury, Manganese, Nickel, Lead, Selenium, Tin, and Thallium was analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Moreover, Bayesian linear mixed effect models were applied to estimate the mean difference between HM-baseline and HM-concentrate samples. After comparison (HM-concentrate versus HM-baseline), a significant increase in concentration was observed only for Manganese (0.80 μg/L; 95% CrI [0.16; 1.43]) and Selenium (6.74 μg/L; 95% CrI [4.66; 8.86]), while Lead concentration (−6.13 μg/L; 95% CrI [-8.63; −3.61]) decreased. This study provides latest and reliable information about HM composition. After milk concentration by lyophilization, there was a significant increase only in the essential elements Manganese and Selenium. The essential micronutrient content in HM-concentrate was similar or higher than that in preterm mothers' milk, which suggests it is viable for nutritional support of preterm infants. In addition, the low concentrations of potentially toxic elements in HM-concentrate indicates that it is safe for consumption by premature newborns.
Mariana M. Oliveira; Tânia M.B. Trevilato; Susana I. Segura-Muñoz; Davi C. Aragon; Larissa G. Alves; Martí Nadal; Montse Marquès; José L. Domingo; Jordi Sierra; José Simon Camelo. Essential and toxic elements in human milk concentrate with human milk lyophilizate: A preclinical study. Environmental Research 2020, 188, 109733 .
AMA StyleMariana M. Oliveira, Tânia M.B. Trevilato, Susana I. Segura-Muñoz, Davi C. Aragon, Larissa G. Alves, Martí Nadal, Montse Marquès, José L. Domingo, Jordi Sierra, José Simon Camelo. Essential and toxic elements in human milk concentrate with human milk lyophilizate: A preclinical study. Environmental Research. 2020; 188 ():109733.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMariana M. Oliveira; Tânia M.B. Trevilato; Susana I. Segura-Muñoz; Davi C. Aragon; Larissa G. Alves; Martí Nadal; Montse Marquès; José L. Domingo; Jordi Sierra; José Simon Camelo. 2020. "Essential and toxic elements in human milk concentrate with human milk lyophilizate: A preclinical study." Environmental Research 188, no. : 109733.
Meat consumption has been increasing since the 1960s, but especially from the 1980s decade to today. Although meat means an important source of nutrients, it is also evident that a great consumption of this source of proteins has also a negative environmental impact. Livestock production does not only have a negative influence on GHG emissions, but also on the water footprint, water pollution, and water scarcity. With respect to human health, in 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) stated that red meat was a probable carcinogen to humans (Group 2A), while consumption of processed meat was carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Most environmental contaminants (PCDD/Fs, PCBs, PBDEs, PCNs, etc.) that are frequently found in meats are highly soluble in fats. Therefore, avoiding ingesting fats from red meats and meat products, doubtless would help in the prevention, not only of the well-known cardiovascular diseases derived of fats consumption, but also of certain kinds of cancers, mainly colorectal cancer. On the other hand, consumption of meat – especially wild meat – is related to virus infections, as many viruses have been found in wild meat trade markets. Based on the scientific literature here reviewed, we have noted that the results of the investigations conducted after the statement of the IARC, have corroborated the recommendation of reducing significantly the consumption of red meats and meat products. In turn, the reduction of meat consumption should contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and their considerable impact on global warming and climate change. It seems evident that human dietary habits regarding meat consumption in general, and red meats and wild meats in particular, should be significantly modified downward, as much and as soon as possible.
Neus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences. Food Research International 2020, 137, 109341 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences. Food Research International. 2020; 137 ():109341.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Meat consumption: Which are the current global risks? A review of recent (2010–2020) evidences." Food Research International 137, no. : 109341.
Diet is the major route of exposure to arsenic (As), with rice and rice products as food groups with relatively high As levels. This study was aimed at determining the concentrations of total arsenic (total As) and inorganic arsenic (InAs) in rice and rice products. The dietary exposure and health risks for infant and adult population were also estimated. Brown varieties of rice showed higher As levels than white rice (189 vs 132 μg/kg). Toddlers and infants presented the highest dietary exposure to total As (4.08 and 3.99 μg/day, respectively), but unlike the rest of population groups, the main contributor was organic arsenic. Focusing on the contribution of each food item, rice represents the major contributor to InAs exposure by the adult population, while baby cereals and breakfast cereals are the most important contributors for infant exposure. Anyhow, none of the population groups exceeded the lower limit of the BMDL01 range (from 0.3 to 8.0 μg/kg body weight/day) set by EFSA in any of the three exposure scenarios (high, mean, and low) hereby considered. Finally, consumption of white rice varieties or pre-cooked rice, as well as washing rice before cooking, are recommended in order to minimize the exposure to arsenic.
Neus González; Josep Calderón; Antoni Rúbies; Jaume Bosch; Isabel Timoner; Victòria Castell; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Dietary exposure to total and inorganic arsenic via rice and rice-based products consumption. Food and Chemical Toxicology 2020, 141, 111420 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Josep Calderón, Antoni Rúbies, Jaume Bosch, Isabel Timoner, Victòria Castell, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Dietary exposure to total and inorganic arsenic via rice and rice-based products consumption. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2020; 141 ():111420.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Josep Calderón; Antoni Rúbies; Jaume Bosch; Isabel Timoner; Victòria Castell; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Dietary exposure to total and inorganic arsenic via rice and rice-based products consumption." Food and Chemical Toxicology 141, no. : 111420.
The present literature review was aimed at assessing whether living in the vicinity of petrochemical industries complexes – including oil refineries – is associated with a higher incidence of adverse health effects other than cancer. The available scientific literature on this potential association was reviewed by means of PubMed and Scopus databases. It is known that air pollutants such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and dioxide, volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and various metals are commonly detected in the surroundings of these complexes. Most of the reviewed studies report increases in the prevalence of asthma and other respiratory problems for children and adults living in the surroundings of the petrochemical complexes, as well as reproductive outcomes in pregnant women. Based on this, as well as on similar conclusions also found for cancer incidence and mortality, we do recommend to conduct all the necessary studies for each specific complex in order -if necessary- to take the appropriate measurements to significantly reduce the levels of air pollutants can be achieved.
Montse Marquès; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal; Marta Schuhmacher. Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 2. Adverse health outcomes other than cancer. Science of The Total Environment 2020, 730, 139122 .
AMA StyleMontse Marquès, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal, Marta Schuhmacher. Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 2. Adverse health outcomes other than cancer. Science of The Total Environment. 2020; 730 ():139122.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMontse Marquès; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal; Marta Schuhmacher. 2020. "Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 2. Adverse health outcomes other than cancer." Science of The Total Environment 730, no. : 139122.
For non-occupationally exposed adults, dietary intake is the main route of exposure to bisphenols (BPs), with canned foodstuffs playing a key role. This study was aimed at biomonitoring bisphenol A (BPA) and 5 more BP analogues (BPB, BPE, BPF, BPAF and BPZ) in spot urine and blood samples of a cohort of adults, who followed a diet based on a high consumption of canned food. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study aimed at assessing the co-exposure of BP analogues in food and biological samples after a two-day duplicate diet study. The estimated total dietary exposure was 0.37 and 0.045 µg/kg body weight/day, for the canned-diet and control groups, respectively. BPA was the compound with the highest concentration in urine in comparison with the values of the remaining BP analogues. A high detection rate of BPA was noted in urine for both groups, 96% for the canned-diet group and 90% for the control group, while in blood it could be only quantified in 6% of the samples. The identification of other analogues was hardly related to diet, so it could be the result of other potential exposure sources, such as personal care products (PCPs) or air inhalation. After 2 days, the excretion of BPA was considerably higher in the canned-diet group subjects than those in the control group (7.02 vs. 1.89 µg/day), confirming that diet and canned foodstuffs are the main route of exposure to BPA. Anyhow, the temporary tolerable daily intake (t-TDI) established by the EFSA was not exceeded, even by those consumers with a diet rich in canned food. Moreover, spot urine samples provided accurate information about exposure and excretion of BPA, being the 4 h, instead of 24 h, the optimal sampling interval, when the collection of spot urine samples is not possible.
Neus González; Montse Marquès; Sara C. Cunha; José O. Fernandes; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of co-exposure to bisphenols by consumers of canned foodstuffs. Environment International 2020, 140, 105760 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Montse Marquès, Sara C. Cunha, José O. Fernandes, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of co-exposure to bisphenols by consumers of canned foodstuffs. Environment International. 2020; 140 ():105760.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Montse Marquès; Sara C. Cunha; José O. Fernandes; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. 2020. "Biomonitoring of co-exposure to bisphenols by consumers of canned foodstuffs." Environment International 140, no. : 105760.
Petrochemical complexes and oil refineries are well known sources of a wide range of environmental pollutants. Consequently, the potential harmful health effects of living near these facilities is a topic of concern among the population living in the neighborhood. Anyhow, the number of studies carried out on this issue is rather limited and, in some cases, results are even slightly contradictory. The present Review was aimed at assessing whether living in the vicinity of petrochemical industries and oil refineries is associated with a higher incidence of cancer and cancer mortality. In this sense, up to 23 investigations were found in PubMed and Scopus databases. According to the type of cancer, leukemia and other hematological malignancies were reported as the main types of cancer for populations living in the neighborhood of petrochemical industries. This was concluded based on studies performed in Taiwan, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy and Nigeria. In contrast, no association was found in 4 different investigations conducted in Sweden, Finland and USA with the same purpose. Other scientific studies reported a high incidence of lung and bladder cancer in Taiwan, Italy and USA, as well as an excess mortality of bone, brain, liver, pleural, larynx and pancreas cancers in individuals living near petrochemical complexes from Taiwan, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and USA. Thus, human exposure to certain carcinogenic pollutants emitted from petrochemical industries might increase the incidence of some cancers and cancer mortality. Anyway, since the limited number of investigations conducted until now, further studies are required in order to corroborate -in a more generalized way-this conclusion.
José L. Domingo; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; Marta Schuhmacher. Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 1. Cancer risks: A review of the scientific literature. Environmental Research 2020, 186, 109495 .
AMA StyleJosé L. Domingo, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, Marta Schuhmacher. Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 1. Cancer risks: A review of the scientific literature. Environmental Research. 2020; 186 ():109495.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé L. Domingo; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; Marta Schuhmacher. 2020. "Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 1. Cancer risks: A review of the scientific literature." Environmental Research 186, no. : 109495.
The only hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) in Spain started to operate in 1999. Twenty years later, the levels of 11 trace elements (As, Be, Cd, Cr, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl and V) were analyzed in five different autopsy tissues (kidney, liver, brain, bone and lung) from 20 individuals who had been living near the facility. In 2019, As, Be, Tl and V were not detected in any of the analyzed tissues, while Hg could be only quantified in very few samples. The highest levels of Cd and Pb were found in kidney and bone, respectively, while those of Mn were observed in liver and kidney. In turn, the mean concentrations of Cr and Sn were very similar in all tissues. A consistent temporal trend (1998–2019) was only found for Cr and Pb. On the one hand, the mean Cr concentrations in kidney and bone have increased progressively since 1998. In contrast, the mean levels of Pb decreased significantly over time, probably due to ban of Pb as gasoline additive. The data global analysis indicates that the emissions of trace elements by the HWI have not increased the exposure and/or accumulation of these elements in individuals living near the facility.
Francisco García; Montse Marquès; Eneko Barbería; Pilar Torralba; Inés Landin; Carlos Laguna; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Subjects Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator: Concentrations in Autopsy Tissues. Toxics 2020, 8, 11 .
AMA StyleFrancisco García, Montse Marquès, Eneko Barbería, Pilar Torralba, Inés Landin, Carlos Laguna, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Subjects Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator: Concentrations in Autopsy Tissues. Toxics. 2020; 8 (1):11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco García; Montse Marquès; Eneko Barbería; Pilar Torralba; Inés Landin; Carlos Laguna; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. 2020. "Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Subjects Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator: Concentrations in Autopsy Tissues." Toxics 8, no. 1: 11.
In 2012, the concentrations of trace elements (As, Be, Cd, Cr, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl, and V) were measured in blood samples of the population living in the vicinity of a hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) located in Tarragona County (Catalonia, Spain). This study is part of a wide surveillance program aimed at assessing the impact of the facility on the public health conducted since 1998, before the HWI started operating. Lead was the metal occurring with the highest concentration (21.7 μg kg−1), followed by Mn (19.7 μg kg−1) and Hg (4.62 μg kg−1). Arsenic (6.99 μg kg−1) showed a low detection rate (49%), while the rest of the analyzed trace elements were not detected. In 2017, a new sampling campaign was conducted, and three new trace elements (Co, Cu, and Sb) were added. In the most recent survey, Cu reached a mean concentration of 931 μg kg−1, up to 60-fold higher than that corresponding to the remaining trace elements. Relatively high levels were also found for Sb (16.0 μg kg−1), Mn (13.9 μg kg−1), and Pb (13.0 μg kg−1). In comparison with the baseline study (1998), Hg, Mn, and Pb significantly decreased over time. Some trace elements showed significant differences according to sex, age, and area of residence. In general, the concentrations of trace elements in blood were similar to, or even lower than, those reported in the scientific literature. Hence, the exposure to trace elements does not mean any additional health risk for the population living near the HWI. This conclusion is in agreement with other studies carried out in the framework of this surveillance program, in which trace elements have been measured in different biological matrices, such as hair and autopsy tissues (brain, bone, kidney, liver, and lungs).
Roser Esplugas; Noemí Serra; Montse Marquès; Marta Schuhmacher; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Trace Elements in Blood of the Population Living near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Catalonia, Spain. Biological Trace Element Research 2020, 198, 37 -45.
AMA StyleRoser Esplugas, Noemí Serra, Montse Marquès, Marta Schuhmacher, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Trace Elements in Blood of the Population Living near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Catalonia, Spain. Biological Trace Element Research. 2020; 198 (1):37-45.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoser Esplugas; Noemí Serra; Montse Marquès; Marta Schuhmacher; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2020. "Trace Elements in Blood of the Population Living near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Catalonia, Spain." Biological Trace Element Research 198, no. 1: 37-45.
Hazardous waste landfills (HWLs) usually mean the end of non-reusable, non-recyclable and non-recoverable wastes derived from industrial activities. A number of hazardous compounds and toxic elements, such as PCDD/Fs, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb and As, is associated to these wastes. The HWL of Castellolí (Catalonia, Spain) treats a variety of hazardous wastes, which include bottom ashes from waste incinerators and asbestos potentially containing those toxicants. In 2007, our group began a surveillance program inside the HWL and in nearby villages focused on assessing the environmental levels of PCDD/Fs and toxic elements. Here we summarize the most updated results, corresponding to data from samples collected between 2015 and 2018. The levels of most trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Ni and Pb) in soils, as well as those of Cd and Pb in air, were significantly higher (p < 0.01) inside the HWL than outside. However, no relevant differences were noted in the concentrations of trace elements when comparing the results of villages near the HWL with those located farther. With respect to PCDD/Fs, a progressive decrease was observed between the first (2007) and most recent (2018) surveys. The human health risks associated with the exposure to trace elements and PCDD/Fs exposure were within acceptable ranges according to national and international legislations (HQ < 1 and Cancer risk < 10−5).
Marta Herrero; Joaquim Rovira; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Human exposure to trace elements and PCDD/Fs around a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (Spain). Science of The Total Environment 2019, 710, 136313 .
AMA StyleMarta Herrero, Joaquim Rovira, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Human exposure to trace elements and PCDD/Fs around a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (Spain). Science of The Total Environment. 2019; 710 ():136313.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Herrero; Joaquim Rovira; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2019. "Human exposure to trace elements and PCDD/Fs around a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (Spain)." Science of The Total Environment 710, no. : 136313.
Nowadays, most of the swimsuits are mainly made of artificial fibres, which have interesting properties such as water repellence and fast drying. Swimsuits contain a wide range of additives, which can mean a hazard for the environment and/or human health. In this study, the concentrations of formaldehyde (free and water soluble), 24 aromatic amines, and 28 trace elements (Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Sc, Se, Sm, Sr, Sn, Tl, Ti, V and Zn) were analysed in 39 swimsuits covering a wide range of materials, colours and brands. Dermal exposure and health risks were assessed for adults (men and women) aged > 18 years old, babies between 2 and < 3 years old, children (boys and girls) between 3 and < 6 years old and 6 and < 11 years old, and teenagers (boys and girls) between 11 and < 16 years old, wearing swimsuits for 4 h or 8 h. Formaldehyde and aromatic amines were below their respective detection limits in all samples (<16 and < 1.5 mg/kg, respectively). Regarding trace elements, Ti showed the highest mean levels (1844 mg/kg), being significantly higher in polyamide (3759 mg/kg) than in polyester (24.1 mg/kg) swimsuits. These high Ti levels were confirmed by environmental scanning electron microscope in a single sample made of polyamide. Increased concentrations of Cr were also observed, but only in polyamide black fabrics, with values ranging from 624 to 932 mg/kg. Non-cancer risks (hazard quotients) derived from the exposure to trace elements were in a safe zone for all analysed trace elements. Furthermore, the carcinogenic risks were evaluated for As, Cr and Pb, exhibiting values below the 10−5 threshold, with the exception of Cr in babies and children-girls. For Ti, health risks could not be calculated due to the lack of information on toxicological data. However, because Ti was the element with the highest concentrations in swimsuits, and taking into account the potential toxicity of TiO2 nanoparticles, further research is needed to assess the migration of this element from fibres to skin.
Marta Herrero; Joaquim Rovira; Roser Esplugas; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Human exposure to trace elements, aromatic amines and formaldehyde in swimsuits: Assessment of the health risks. Environmental Research 2019, 181, 108951 .
AMA StyleMarta Herrero, Joaquim Rovira, Roser Esplugas, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Human exposure to trace elements, aromatic amines and formaldehyde in swimsuits: Assessment of the health risks. Environmental Research. 2019; 181 ():108951.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Herrero; Joaquim Rovira; Roser Esplugas; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2019. "Human exposure to trace elements, aromatic amines and formaldehyde in swimsuits: Assessment of the health risks." Environmental Research 181, no. : 108951.
The present study was aimed at assessing the exposure of an adult population to nine BPs analogues (BPA, BPS, BPF, BPB, BPAF, BPZ, BPE, BPAP and BPP) through a duplicate diet study. Up to 40 canned and non-canned food samples were purchased from Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) and further analyzed. Three of the nine BPs - BPA, BPB and BPE - were detected in the food samples. BPA was found in 93% and 36% of canned and non-canned samples, respectively, with a mean concentration of 22.49 and 4.73 μg/kg, respectively. Only one sample of canned asparagus (88.66 μg/kg) exceeded the new threshold set by the European Commission (50 μg/kg). BPB was found in canned and non-canned chicken and olive oil samples, with lower levels for canned chicken and non-canned olive oil. Finally, BPE was detected in non-canned mushrooms and nuts (2.40 and 12.35 μg/kg, respectively). Based on the current results, dietary intake for BPA was estimated to be 24.9 and 3.11 μg/day for canned and non-canned groups, respectively. The unexpected occurrence of BPs in non-canned products highlights the ubiquity of these compounds along the food production chain, beyond to the packaging.
Neus González; Sara C. Cunha; Ricardo Ferreira; José O. Fernandes; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. Concentrations of nine bisphenol analogues in food purchased from Catalonia (Spain): Comparison of canned and non-canned foodstuffs. Food and Chemical Toxicology 2019, 136, 110992 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Sara C. Cunha, Ricardo Ferreira, José O. Fernandes, Montse Marquès, Martí Nadal, José L. Domingo. Concentrations of nine bisphenol analogues in food purchased from Catalonia (Spain): Comparison of canned and non-canned foodstuffs. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2019; 136 ():110992.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Sara C. Cunha; Ricardo Ferreira; José O. Fernandes; Montse Marquès; Martí Nadal; José L. Domingo. 2019. "Concentrations of nine bisphenol analogues in food purchased from Catalonia (Spain): Comparison of canned and non-canned foodstuffs." Food and Chemical Toxicology 136, no. : 110992.
Since 1998, a monitoring program is periodically performed to assess the environmental and human health impact of air chemicals potentially emitted by a hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) located in Constantí (Catalonia, Spain). In 2017, samples of hair were collected from 94 schoolchildren (aged 10–13 years) living nearby and the levels of 11 trace elements (As, Be, Cd, Cr, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl and V) were determined. The concentrations showed the following descending order: Pb > Hg > Ni > Sn > Mn > Cr. In turn, As, Be and Tl were not detected, while Cd and V were found only in a few samples. Some metal levels were significantly, positively correlated. Some significant differences were also noticed according to the gender and the specific zone of residence. Finally, the levels of trace elements showed fluctuations through time. Cr and Pb showed a significant decrease in comparison to the concentrations obtained in the baseline study (1998). According to the current results, metal emissions from the HWI are not relevant in terms of human health impact since their levels were similar and even lower than those reported in other contaminated areas.
Roser Esplugas; Montse Mari; Montse Marquès; Marta Schuhmacher; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Hair of Schoolchildren Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator—A 20 Years Follow-Up. Toxics 2019, 7, 52 .
AMA StyleRoser Esplugas, Montse Mari, Montse Marquès, Marta Schuhmacher, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal. Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Hair of Schoolchildren Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator—A 20 Years Follow-Up. Toxics. 2019; 7 (4):52.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoser Esplugas; Montse Mari; Montse Marquès; Marta Schuhmacher; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. 2019. "Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in Hair of Schoolchildren Living Near a Hazardous Waste Incinerator—A 20 Years Follow-Up." Toxics 7, no. 4: 52.
In 2017, a monitoring study was conducted in Catalonia (Spain) to analyse, in widely consumed foodstuffs, the concentrations of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb), as well as those of inorganic As (InAs) and methylmercury (MeHg). Health risks were estimated for various population groups, classified according to age. A continued reduction of dietary exposure to these elements was observed when comparing the results from the current and previous studies performed during the last 17 years. This reduction would be associated to a decrease of As, Cd, Hg and Pb concentrations in food, as well as by changes in dietary habits. None of the adult groups exceeded the safety threshold established by the EFSA, but toddlers, infants and children exceeded the PTWI for Cd and MeHg. The greatest intake of Cd and MeHg corresponded to infants, being due to the consumption of cuttlefish and hake. The consumption of these species should be reduced to two or three weekly portions, being combined with the intake of other non-predator species. Anyhow, the current results indicate that is necessary to conduct further periodical surveys, paying special attention to the trend in the intake of Cd and MeHg.
Neus González; Josep Calderón; Antoni Rúbies; Isabel Timoner; Victòria Castell; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. Dietary intake of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead by the population of Catalonia, Spain: Analysis of the temporal trend. Food and Chemical Toxicology 2019, 132, 110721 .
AMA StyleNeus González, Josep Calderón, Antoni Rúbies, Isabel Timoner, Victòria Castell, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal. Dietary intake of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead by the population of Catalonia, Spain: Analysis of the temporal trend. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2019; 132 ():110721.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNeus González; Josep Calderón; Antoni Rúbies; Isabel Timoner; Victòria Castell; José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. 2019. "Dietary intake of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead by the population of Catalonia, Spain: Analysis of the temporal trend." Food and Chemical Toxicology 132, no. : 110721.
Ribeirão Preto City is supplied by the Guarani Aquifer System and suffers with intense environmental degradation due to growth of the vehicle fleet, burning of cane fields and also with water contamination by agricultural products, such as pesticides and fertilizers. The aim of the present study was to assess the human health risk derived from the exposure to metals through water and air (PM10) for two population groups (adults and children) of the municipality of Ribeirão Preto during the dry and wet seasons. Seasonal and spatial assessments of the metal concentrations in supply wells and household waters and the concentrations of PM10 and its metals were also performed. Element concentrations were determined by inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. Environmental exposure to metals were assessed under a residential scenario and estimated considering the three main routes of exposure: ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation. The results showed a higher concentration of PM10 during the dry season, which may be due to the lower precipitation and higher number of burns in this period. Copper in household waters presented a great increase when compared with the concentrations of the supply wells, probably related to the contamination during the route from its source until the residences supply. Although presenting levels in accordance with the national legislation, household waters in the municipality of Ribeirão Preto may be a concern for human exposure to metals for children during the wet season as well as the levels found for the carcinogenic risk (ELCR).
Renato I.S. Alves; Gabriel P. Machado; Guilherme S. Zagui; Otniel A. Bandeira; Danilo V. Santos; Martí Nadal; Jordi Sierra; José L. Domingo; Susana I. Segura-Muñoz. Metals risk assessment for children's health in water and particulate matter in a southeastern Brazilian city. Environmental Research 2019, 177, 108623 .
AMA StyleRenato I.S. Alves, Gabriel P. Machado, Guilherme S. Zagui, Otniel A. Bandeira, Danilo V. Santos, Martí Nadal, Jordi Sierra, José L. Domingo, Susana I. Segura-Muñoz. Metals risk assessment for children's health in water and particulate matter in a southeastern Brazilian city. Environmental Research. 2019; 177 ():108623.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRenato I.S. Alves; Gabriel P. Machado; Guilherme S. Zagui; Otniel A. Bandeira; Danilo V. Santos; Martí Nadal; Jordi Sierra; José L. Domingo; Susana I. Segura-Muñoz. 2019. "Metals risk assessment for children's health in water and particulate matter in a southeastern Brazilian city." Environmental Research 177, no. : 108623.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of water-soluble chemical compounds with an important number of applications, which have been widely used during the last 60 years. Two of them, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), are the most known and well investigated. As for many other organic substances that are of environmental concern, the diet is the main route of human exposure to PFAS. However, in certain cases drinking water may also mean a significant contribution to human exposure, and to a lesser extent, dust and air (indoor exposure). In recent years, the environmental persistence of PFAS, their biomagnification in food webs, as well as their potential accumulation and toxicity, have generated a notable interest, which has been evidenced by the considerable number of publications in this regard. Recently, we carried out a wide revision on the levels of PFAS in food and human dietary intake. In the current review, we have summarized the recent information (last 10 years) published in the scientific literature (Scopus and PubMed) on the concentrations of PFAS in drinking water and the human health risks derived from the regular water consumption, when available. A large amount of data belongs to PFOS and PFOA and corresponds to studies mainly conducted in countries of the European Union, USA and China, although no information is available for most countries over the world. According to the toxicological information about PFAS that is so far available, the current health risks for the regular consumers of municipal/tap water do not seem to be of concern according to the levels considered as acceptable for various regulatory institutions.
José L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water: A review of the recent scientific literature. Environmental Research 2019, 177, 108648 .
AMA StyleJosé L. Domingo, Martí Nadal. Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water: A review of the recent scientific literature. Environmental Research. 2019; 177 ():108648.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé L. Domingo; Martí Nadal. 2019. "Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water: A review of the recent scientific literature." Environmental Research 177, no. : 108648.