We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Levels and determinants of urinary and blood metals in the geothermal area of Mt. Amiata in Tuscany (Italy).
- Authors
Nuvolone, Daniela; Aprea, Maria Cristina; Stoppa, Giorgia; Petri, Davide; Barbone, Fabio; Crocetti, Emanuele; Voller, Fabio
- Abstract
Natural sources and anthropogenic activities are responsible for the widespread presence of heavy metals in the environment in the volcanic and geothermal area of Mt. Amiata (Tuscany, Italy). This study evaluates the extent of the population exposure to metals and describes the major individual and environmental determinants. A human biomonitoring survey was carried out to determine the concentrations of arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), thallium (Tl), antimony (Sb), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), vanadium (V), and manganese (Mn). The associations between socio-demographics, lifestyle, diet, environmental exposure, and metal concentrations were evaluated using multiple log-linear regression models, adjusted for urinary creatinine. A total of 2034 urine and blood samples were collected. Adjusted geometric averages were higher in women (except for blood Hg) and younger subjects (except for Tl and Cd). Smoking was associated with Cd, As, and V. Some dietary habits (rice, fish, and wine consumption) were associated with As, Hg, Co, and Ni. Amalgam dental fillings and contact lenses were associated with Hg levels, piercing with As, Co, and Ni. Among environmental determinants, urinary As levels were higher in subjects using the aqueduct water for drinking/cooking. The consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables was associated with Hg, Tl, and Co. Exposure to geothermal plant emissions was associated only with Tl.
- Subjects
TUSCANY (Italy); ITALY; METALS; TRACE elements in water; HEAVY metals; FOOD habits; GEOTHERMAL power plants; DENTAL fillings; ARSENIC; RICE wines
- Publication
Environmental Science & Pollution Research, 2023, Vol 30, Issue 13, p38319
- ISSN
0944-1344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11356-022-24953-y