September 5, 2025SpringerOpen Access

Heavy metals in agricultural soils of northern assiut region, Egypt: pollution indices, source identification, and human health implications

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This observational analysis identifies heavy metal pollution levels in agricultural soils, implying significant health risks for children.

Significant levels of heavy metals were found in agricultural soils, indicating major health risks for surrounding populations.
Chromium's cancer risk was calculated at 0.000879, while children's hazard index reached 4.25, exceeding the safety threshold.
This assessment used pollution indices and statistical techniques to identify sources and health implications of soil contaminants.
Findings point to considerable industrial and agricultural impacts influencing heavy metal distribution and toxicity.

El‐Anwar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This observational analysis identifies heavy metal pollution levels in agricultural soils, implying significant health risks for children.