| Abstrakt: |
Heavy metals can enter into rivers through industrial and consumer waste, activities of acidic rain to soils, etc. Long-term exposure can result in damaging: mental and nervous function, blood composition, lungs, kidneys, liver, and other vital organs. Estimating a health risk based on the contents of heavy metals found in river Bosna was the aim of this study. The hazard coefficient (HQ), non-carcinogenic hazard index (HI), and carcinogenic risk (RI) have been calculated. Overall, HQ and HI did not show direct risk to human health from heavy metals in the investigated area; however, these levels should be monitored in a long-term perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
