Trace element inputs into soils by anthropogenic activities and implications for human health

Senesi, GS; Baldassarre, G; Senesi, N; Radina B

HERO ID

651776

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1999

Language

English

PMID

10399847

HERO ID 651776
In Press No
Year 1999
Title Trace element inputs into soils by anthropogenic activities and implications for human health
Authors Senesi, GS; Baldassarre, G; Senesi, N; Radina B
Journal Chemosphere
Volume 39
Issue 2
Page Numbers 343-377
Abstract Trace element definition and functions, and inputs into soils from the most important anthropogenic sources, related and not related to agricultural practices, of general and local or incidental concern, are discussed in the first part of this review. Trace element inputs include those from commercial fertilizers, liming materials and agrochemicals, sewage sludges and other wastes used as soil amendments, irrigation waters, and atmospheric depositions from urban, industrial, and other sources. In the second part of the review, the most important ascertained effects of soil trace elements on human health are presented. The possible relations found between some specific soil trace elements, such as Cd, Se, As and others, and cancer incidence and mortality, and diffusion of other important human diseases are reviewed. Brief conclusions and recommendations conclude this review.
Doi 10.1016/s0045-6535(99)00115-0
Pmid 10399847
Wosid WOS:000080781000016
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Language Text English
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