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This study aims to evaluate contamination levels of toxic trace elements in farm soils and vegetables and their impact on human health.

July 12, 2026Journal of XenobioticsOpen Access

Potential Toxic Elements in Farm Soils and Vegetables of Northern Bangladesh: Impact on Soil Health and Human Safety

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Randomized trial assesses toxic trace elements in vegetables, indicating significant health risks for consumers.

This study aims to evaluate contamination levels of toxic trace elements in farm soils and vegetables and their impact on human health.
Soil and vegetable samples collected from Shibganj and Kahaloo subdistricts in Bogra, Bangladesh.
Toxic trace elements (Pb, Ni, Cd, Cr) measured using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS).
Redundancy analysis conducted to assess predictors of trace element content in vegetables.
Average Pb concentrations in soils were 158.3 ± 8.83 µg g−1 in Shibganj, significantly affecting human intake.
High bioconcentration factors for Cr and Cd indicated strong migration from soil to vegetables, with brinjal showing carcinogenic risks.
Dietary intake of Pb and Cr in vegetables exceeded upper tolerable intake limits, posing health risks.

Sarker et al. (2026) studied this question.

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