Urban Agriculture under Metal Pollution: Human Health Risks in a Legacy Mining Area of Zambia Data
Description
This dataset contains quantified metal concentrations in soils and commonly consumed vegetables from the two residential areas (Chowa and Mine) around the Pb-Zn legacy mine in Kabwe District of Zambia. The data were generated to assess potential human exposure through soil-plant-human pathway in urban agricultural settings. This dataset supports the assessment of contamination levels, soil-to-plant transfer, and potential human health risks associated with the consumption of locally grown vegetables in mining-impacted urban environments.
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Soil samples were collected from surface layers (0–20 cm) within residential gardens and open spaces used for crop cultivation. Corresponding vegetable samples (including leafy and fruiting species commonly consumed by local households) were collected from the same locations to evaluate metal uptake and transfer from soil to edible plant tissues. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures were implemented, including the use of blanks, duplicates, and standard reference materials to ensure analytical accuracy and precision.