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Abstract
The rapid expansion of industry and agriculture, as well as the disruption of natural ecosystems by anthropogenic activities linked to the growth of human populations, pose a threat to the environment and food security. Heavy metals are common pollutants in the soil environment that are distributed naturally by both geologic and biologic cycles. The additional reasons for the severe release of these elements into the soil environment include the widespread use and burning of fossil fuels, as well as mining and processing wastes. When heavy metals from contaminated soil enter the food chain, they can have dangerous health impacts on humans and other living things. In this essay, the hazardous effects of heavy metal poisoning on human health have been examined.
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Copyright © 2023 Hemalatha B N. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
