Publications by authors named "Hui Ho Jeong"
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide worldwide, with concerns over human exposure and potential health risks. Nevertheless, little is known about the sources of human exposure to glyphosate and its degradation product, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). In this study, we measured glyphosate and AMPA in 99 indoor dust samples collected from urban homes in sixteen states in the USA.
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- Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Sudan poses serious health risks due to high mercury emissions, particularly in the Abu Hamad community.
- Analysis of soil and water samples showed peak mercury levels near amalgam burning sites, with significant health hazards identified for both adults and children who live close to these areas.
- The study highlights the critical need for safer mining practices, such as using retorts, to minimize mercury exposure and safeguard the health of ASGM communities.
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- Food consumption is the primary way humans are exposed to mercury (Hg), often leading to health issues due to contamination from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) waste affecting nearby crops.
- A study in four communities near Obuasi, Ghana, assessed the health risks of total mercury (THg) and methylmercury (MeHg) in plantains, revealing that only Odumase surpassed safety levels, posing potential non-carcinogenic health risks for residents.
- In contrast, other areas like Tweapease, Nyamebekyere, and Ahansonyewodea showed THg levels below recommended limits for both adults and children, indicating a lower risk of chronic health effects from consuming contaminated
Thirteen PFASs in water (n = 58), sediment (n = 58) and edible fish samples (n = 81) collected from three special management sea areas of Korea including Gwangyang bay, Masan bay and Busan harbor in July 2018 were investigated. The mean PFASs concentration in water (ng/L) were in order Masan (5.09) > Busan (2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA simultaneous monitoring study on organotins (butyltins and phenyltins) and most frequently used alternative antifouling biocides (Irgarol 1051, Diuron, Sea-Nine 211 and M1) in water and sediments (n=44) collected from three Special Management Sea Areas operated by Korean government. The lower concentration of butyltins (BTs) than that of new antifouling biocides (NEW) was found in water but the significant greater concentration of BTs than that of NEW was still found in sediments. The tributyltin (TBT) levels in water exceeded the chronic criterion to protect seawater aquatic life at several sites.
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