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The present study was conducted to investigate the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil and vegetables, and human health risks through consumption of contaminated vegetables in industrialized Haripur basin, Pakistan. Samples were analyzed for As, Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Mn, Cr and Zn by ICP-MS. Estimated daily intake (EDI) and health risk index (HRI) were also calculated. The spatial distribution of PTEs of soil showed the high concentration near the industrial areas. All toxic element concentrations in the edible parts of leafy vegetables were higher than nonleafy vegetables and, also, higher than World health organization recommended limits. The risk assessment of PTEs through consumption of vegetables suggest that HRI values for adults and children, were higher than the safe limit (>1) with exception of Cr ( |
