Status, source identification, and health risks of potentially toxic element concentrations in road dust in a medium-sized city in a developing country
Date
2018
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Springer
Abstract
This study aims to determine the status of potentially toxic element concentrations of road dust in a medium-sized city (Rawang, Malaysia). This study adopts source identification via enrichment factor, Pearson correlation analysis, and Fourier spectral analysis to identify sources of potentially toxic element concentrations in road dust in Rawang City, Malaysia. Health risk assessment was conducted to determine potential health risks (carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks) among adults and children via multiple pathways (i.e., ingestion, dermal contact, and inhalation).
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Road dust, Toxic element, Urban area, Source identification, Health risks
Citation
Praveena, S. M., & Aris, A. Z. (2018). Status, source identification, and health risks of potentially toxic element concentrations in road dust in a medium-sized city in a developing country. Environmental geochemistry and health, 40, 749-762.