Publications by authors named "Farida Bettiche"
J Health Pollut
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common soil contaminants resulting from the incomplete burning of organic materials, posing health risks to populations, especially in northwestern Algeria.
- This study is the first to assess the cancer risk associated with 16 PAHs in contaminated soil using various exposure pathways (ingestion, inhalation, dermal) and found that cancer risk values are near the upper limit of acceptable levels for both adults and children.
- The findings indicate that dermal contact and ingestion are the most significant pathways for human exposure to PAHs, highlighting the need for further research and guidelines on risk assessment in different environments.
