This chapter examines the toxic effects of heavy metals through an analysis of ecotoxicological studies, environmental assessments, and health data. It highlights how heavy metals accumulate in ecosystems due to industrial activities, mining, and agricultural runoff, leading to persistent contamination and biomagnification within food chains. Seasonal factors, including rainfall and temperature changes, significantly influence the distribution and impact of these metals, affecting both ecological health and human exposure. Heavy metals enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, leading to health risks such as neurotoxicity and developmental disorders. The bioavailability of these metals, which is affected by environmental conditions like pH and organic matter, determines their absorption and toxicity. This chapter emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced technologies to better understand the dynamics of heavy metal pollution, enabling the formulation of targeted strategies to mitigate associated health risks.

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Unveiling the Ecological Costs: Ecotoxicological Aspects of Heavy Metals on Human Health

  • Annisa Utami Rauf,
  • Nilna Sa’adatar Rohmah,
  • Siti Mei Saroh,
  • Denada Jihan Dampi

摘要

This chapter examines the toxic effects of heavy metals through an analysis of ecotoxicological studies, environmental assessments, and health data. It highlights how heavy metals accumulate in ecosystems due to industrial activities, mining, and agricultural runoff, leading to persistent contamination and biomagnification within food chains. Seasonal factors, including rainfall and temperature changes, significantly influence the distribution and impact of these metals, affecting both ecological health and human exposure. Heavy metals enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, leading to health risks such as neurotoxicity and developmental disorders. The bioavailability of these metals, which is affected by environmental conditions like pH and organic matter, determines their absorption and toxicity. This chapter emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced technologies to better understand the dynamics of heavy metal pollution, enabling the formulation of targeted strategies to mitigate associated health risks.