Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Cadmium as an air pollutant]

S Cerquiglini Monteriolo, G Cecchetti, G Ziemacki

    Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Airborne cadmium levels were measured for one year in three Italian cities. Marghera showed the highest cadmium concentrations, indicating potential environmental concerns from urban emissions.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    MRI approach to the patient with suspected dementia: artificial intelligence techniques and semi-quantitative rating scales compared.

    Frontiers in radiology·2026
    Same author

    Crossing the border between epileptic and vascular pathology: a report of CACNA1A-related treatment-resistant hemiplegic migraine.

    Journal of neurology·2023
    Same author

    Seasonal variations in the optical characteristics of dissolved organic matter in glacial pond water.

    The Science of the total environment·2020
    Same author

    Can Longo stapled haemorrhoidopexy for haemorroids be a day-case procedure?

    Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
    Same author

    Amyand's hernia with acute phlegmonous appendicitis: case report.

    Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
    Same author

    Thermal ablation combined with high ligation of sapheno-femoral junction for lower limb primary varicosity.

    Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Urban air quality monitoring is crucial for assessing environmental health risks.
    • Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal with significant health and environmental implications.
    • Understanding regional variations in airborne pollutants is essential for targeted interventions.

    Purpose:

    • To determine daily airborne cadmium concentrations over a year in three distinct Italian urban areas.
    • To compare cadmium levels across Rome, Venice, and Marghera.
    • To provide data on urban incinerator emissions as a potential cadmium source.

    Summary:

    • Daily airborne cadmium concentrations were measured for 12 months in Rome, Venice, and Marghera.
    • Results showed concentration ranges: Rome (0.0017–0.0194 µg/m³), Venice (0.0012–0.2234 µg/m³), and Marghera (0.0037–0.704 µg/m³).
    • Data on urban incinerator emissions were also collected and discussed.

    Impact:

    • Highlights significant variations in urban cadmium pollution across different Italian cities.
    • Provides baseline data for future environmental monitoring and cadmium exposure assessments.
    • Informs discussions on cadmium's origin, health effects, and relevant legislation.

    Related Experiment Videos