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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2023

Heavy metals in popularly sold branded cigarettes in Bangladesh and associated health hazards from inhalation exposure.

Mehedi Hasan, Md Moazzem Hossain, Shaifa Abrarin, Tapos Kormoker, Md Masum Billah, Md Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan, Md Ahedul Akbor, Sayed M A Salam, Rahat Khan, Kamrun Naher and 7 more

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors at 12 institutions in 7 countries.

Mehedi HasanInstitute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.
Md Moazzem HossainDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Shaifa AbrarinInstitute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.
Tapos KormokerDepartment of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Md Masum BillahInter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science - CIRSA, University of Bologna, Via S. Alberto 163, Ravenna Campus, Ravenna, 48123, Italy.
Md Khurshid Alam BhuiyanInstitute of Marine Research (INMAR), University of Cádiz, Research Institutes Building, Puerto Real Campus, Cádiz, 11510, Puerto Real, Spain.
Md Ahedul AkborInstitute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.
Sayed M A SalamDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Rahat KhanInstitute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Savar, Dhaka, 1349, Bangladesh.
Kamrun NaherInstitute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Savar, Dhaka, 1349, Bangladesh.
Mohammed Abdus SalamDepartment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
Mir Mohammad AliDepartment of Aquaculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
Md Mostafizur RahmanLaboratory of Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
Talha Bin EmranDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School & Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA.
Z MahmoudDepartment of Physics, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mayeen Uddin KhandakerCentre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.
Md Abu Bakar SiddiqueInstitute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh. sagor.bcsir@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-1910
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research · BDBangladesh Atomic Energy Commission · BDUniversity of Rajshahi · BDDaffodil International University · BDEducation University of Hong Kong · HKJahangirnagar University · BDKing Khalid University · SANoakhali Science and Technology University · BDOspedale "Santa Maria delle Croci" di Ravenna · ITSher-e-Bangla Agricultural University · BDSunway University · MYUniversidad de Cádiz · ES

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia R.G.P2/274/44
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tobacco products are widely recognized as a major contributor to death. Cigarette smoke contains several toxic chemicals including heavy metals particulate causing high health risks. However, limited information has been available on the health risks associated with the heavy metals in cigarettes commonly sold in the Bangladeshi market. This study evaluated the concentrations and potential health risks posed by ten concerned heavy metals in ten widely consumed cigarette brands in Bangladesh using an atomic absorption spectrometer. The concentration (mg/kg) ranges of heavy metals Pb, Cd, Cr, As, Co, Ni, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn vary between 0.46-1.05, 0.55-1.03, 0.80-1.2, 0.22-0.40, 0.46-0.78, 2.59-3.03, 436.8-762.7, 115.8-184.4, 146.6-217.7, and 34.0-42.7, respectively. We assume that the heavy metals content among cigarette brands is varied due to the differences in the source of tobacco they use for cigarette preparation. The carcinogenic risks posed by heavy metals follow the order of Cr > Co > Cd > As > Ni > Pb, while the non-carcinogenic risks for Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn were greater than unity (HQ > 1), except for Fe. The existence of toxic heavy metals in cigarette tobacco may thus introduce noticeable non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health impacts accompanying inhalation exposure. This study provides the first comprehensive report so far on heavy metal concentration and associated health risks in branded cigarettes commonly sold in Bangladesh. Hence, this data and the information provided can serve as a baseline as well as a reference for future research and have potential implications for policy and legislation in Bangladesh.

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Inhalation ExposureMetals, HeavyTobacco ProductsBangladeshHumansMetals, HeavyCigarette brandsHeavy metal(loid)sHuman health riskParticulate inhalationTobacco

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PMID37644270
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