Chromium, Cadmium, Lead, and Arsenic Concentrations in Water, Vegetables, and Seafood Consumed in a Coastal Area in Northern Vietnam.

Conclusions: This is the first report of heavy metal contamination of common sources of food and water in the northern coastal area of Vietnam. Significantly, the concentrations of heavy metals detected in study samples exceeded the regulatory limits. These results underscore the importance of continued monitoring and the development of intervention measures to ensure that the quality of food and water meets established standards and protects the health of the local population.
PMID: 32435129 [PubMed]

Source: Environmental Health Insights - May 22, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ngoc NTM, Chuyen NV, Thao NTT, Duc NQ, Trang NTT, Binh NTT, Sa HC, Tran NB, Ba NV, Khai NV, Son HA, Han PV, Wattenberg EV, Nakamura H, Thuc PV Tags: Environ Health Insights Source Type: research