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Heavy metals and pesticide exposure in agricultural products and its adverse effects on human health: A review
M. Venkata Chandrudu, K. Sujatha, V Madan Mohan Rao, M. Thejomoorthy, G. Sadaya Kumar, P. Balaraju
Year : 2025 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 253-261
Received on: 12/09/2025
Revised on: 17/10/2025
Accepted on: 26/10/2026
Published on: 04/11/2025
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M. Venkata Chandrudu, K. Sujatha, V Madan Mohan Rao, M. Thejomoorthy, G. Sadaya Kumar, P. Balaraju( 2025).
Heavy metals and pesticide exposure in agricultural products and its adverse effects on human health: A review
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 253-261.
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Abstract
The health of people and agricultural productivity has been negatively impacted by toxic contamination, which is a major environmental concern. The two most dangerous environmental pollutants for wildlife are heavy metals and insecticides. This review looks at the effects of pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) on the agricultural environment (plant and soil) and human health. The heavy metals that are examined include zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd). Additionally, a thorough investigation was conducted on the accumulation of heavy metals and pesticide residues in plants and soil. There is evidence of pesticides and heavy metals causing ailments in humans. We discuss about the bioaccumulation, mechanism of action, and routes of transfer of pesticides and heavy metals. In the meanwhile, studies have concentrated on the detrimental effects of heavy metals and pesticides together, as well as their antagonistic and synergistic interactions. Every aspect of this review has been covered by incorporating pertinent prior research. This review's contents greatly advance our knowledge of environmental pollutants and their detrimental impacts.
Keywords
Heavy metal Contamination, Pesticide exposure, Toxic effect, Bioaccumulation Health effects.
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