Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Risk Unveiled: Assessing and Managing Environmental Toxins for a Safer Future
Author(s): Anca Oana*
Environmental toxicology is a multidisciplinary field at the nexus of
ecology, chemistry, and public health that investigates the intricate
interplay between natural and anthropogenic substances and their
adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems. This comprehensive
research article provides a systematic exploration of the fundamental
principles, methodologies, and implications of environmental toxicology.
The study begins by elucidating the diverse sources of environmental
toxins, encompassing both naturally occurring compounds and synthetic
chemicals originating from human activities. It examines the intricate
pathways through which these toxins infiltrate ecosystems, including
atmospheric deposition, waterborne transport, and soil contamination.
Furthermore, the intricate mechanisms through which environmental
toxins exert their toxic ef.. View More»