New Findings Reported from University of Peshawar Describe Advances in Cancer Research [Heavy Metal(Loid)S Contamination and Ecotoxicological Hazards In Coal, Dust, and Soil Adjacent To Coal Mining Operations, Northwest Pakistan].

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Peshawar in Pakistan examined the presence of heavy metal contamination in coal, dust, and soil near coal mining operations in the districts of Hangu and Kurram. The study found that iron had the highest concentrations of heavy metals, while molybdenum had the lowest. The researchers evaluated the ecological risks and potential health hazards associated with the contamination, including the risk of cancer. The study concluded that regular monitoring of heavy metal contamination is necessary to address the health concerns associated with it. [Extracted from the article]

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