Assessment of Cadmium (Cd) and Copper (Cu) Hazard Metal in Anadara Shell from Kendari Bay South Sulawesi In 2019
Authors/Creators
- 1. Environmental Health Department, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University
- 2. Department of Environment, Faculty of Living Environment, Makassar Public University
Description
Cadmium and Copper Heavy Metals that have high concentrations in marine biota are a major cause of human health risks if consumed continuously. This study aims to determine the amount of metal concentrations in shellfish if the heavy metal content is high in shellfish at risk for non-carcinogenic effects.
An observational study with a draft risk analysis. Cd and Cu levels in fish, and shellfish were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), while population body weight, population intake, and exposure frequency were measured quantitatively by interviewing 92 respondents calculating Question Cd and Cu Hazard Targets.
The results showed that Cadmium Levels in Cadmium Levels in Anadara sp Shells obtained the highest metal concentration of 0.549 , the lowest metal concentration of 0.061 . While the copper content in Anadara sp shells obtained the highest metal concentration of 1,737, the lowest metal concentration was 0.205, whereas in polymesodic shells there was no metal content of Cadmium and Copper. After further analysis, Anadara sp shells were found to be unsafe for 30 years due to toxic risk for body.