Edited and reviewed by: Yang Gao, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
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This Research Topic integrates diverse studies that analyse the health consequences of heavy metals from a variety of perspectives. A cross-sectional study on the association between anxiety and blood cadmium, lead, and mercury is a notable manuscript that provides valuable perspectives into the neurotoxic effects of heavy metal exposure. Investigations on systemic inflammation due to combined heavy metals and the risk of metabolic disorders like metabolic syndrome and fatty liver disease are equally significant.
Moreover, pioneering investigations into remediation techniques, including the phytoremediation capabilities of earthworms in cadmium-polluted soil and revelations regarding mercury toxicity from conventional Ayurvedic methods, present promising avenues for alleviating the environmental and health consequences of heavy metal exposure. These studies, despite their diverse focus, converge on a singular theme: the pressing necessity for global consciousness and intervention to address waste management and mitigate heavy metal pollution.
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I express my profound gratitude to all authors and reviewers for their significant contributions to this Research Topic. The findings presented here not only deepen our scientific understanding but also emphasize the need for sustainable solutions in the management of e-waste and heavy metals to safeguard both public health and the environment.
I hope this Research Topic will serve as a significant step toward raising awareness, advancing research, and informing policies that can help mitigate the risks posed by these environmental hazards.
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