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Environmental Science
Toxicology
Public Health

Background:

Cremation rates are rising globally, increasing concerns about crematories as sources of environmental pollutants.
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and mercury are key pollutants of concern from crematories.
Limited research exists on PCDD/F and mercury emissions from crematories and associated health risks compared to other incineration processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize existing scientific literature on PCDD/F and mercury emissions from crematories.
To assess the health risks associated with these emissions.
To identify knowledge gaps in the current research.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review using PubMed, Scopus, and Scirus databases.
Analysis of emission data from crematories and other incineration sources.
Evaluation of reported health risk assessments.

Main Results:

Crematories emit significantly lower levels of PCDD/Fs compared to other incineration sources.
Mercury emissions from crematories, while not extensively studied, should not be underestimated.
There is a notable scarcity of comprehensive studies on the health impacts of crematoria emissions.

Conclusions:

While PCDD/F emissions from crematories are relatively low, mercury emissions require careful consideration and further investigation.
The limited data highlights the need for increased research into crematoria emissions and their potential public health implications.
Understanding these emissions is crucial for environmental protection and public health policy development.