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The concentration of Potentially Toxic elements (PTEs) in the muscle of crabs: a global systematic review, meta-analysis, and health risk assessment.
Document Type
Article
Source
International Journal of Environmental Health Research. Apr2024, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p2140-2166. 27p.
Subject
*HEAVY metals
*SEAFOOD
*RISK assessment
*HEALTH status indicators
*FOOD consumption
*SAMPLE size (Statistics)
*META-analysis
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*FOOD contamination
*SYSTEMATIC reviews
*WORLD health
*CARCINOGENS
*BIOACCUMULATION
Language
ISSN
0960-3123
Abstract
The concentration of PTEs in the muscle of crabs, was meta-analyzed using a random-effects model based on countries' subgroups. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks related to the ingestion of PTEs via the consumption of crab fish were estimated. The meta-analysis included one hundred and eight papers with 109 data reports. The rank order of PTEs based on pooled (mean) concentration in the muscle of crabs was Ni (4.490 mg/kg-ww) > Pb (1.891 mg/kg-ww) >As (1.601 mg/kg-ww) > Cd (1.101 mg/kg-ww). The results showed that adults and children consumers in many countries are at risk of non-carcinogenicity due to ingestion of Ni, Pb, As, and Cd and carcinogenicity risk due to As. Therefore, the bioaccumulation of PTEs in the muscle of crabs can be considered a global health risk. Hence, to decrease the health risk of PTEs in the muscle of crabs, continuous monitoring and reducing the emission of PTEs in aquatic environments are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]