Çocuk parklarından toplanan yüzey tozlarında element seviyelerinin ve sağlık risklerinin değerlendirmesi.

Playgrounds are the areas where children spend a significant part of their time, play games and socialize each other. However, playgrounds located in city centers are affected by the emissions released from both the materials used in their structures and pollutant sources in the city. This study was carried out to determine exposed element concentrations and to figure out the potential health risks posed by toxic elements. In the study, surface dust samples were collected from 28 playgrounds in Buca, Izmir. The concentrations of 25 elements were determined and evaluated according to the floor covering (rubber, concrete and sand) of the playgrounds. The highest element concentrations were measured in rubber coated playgrounds and especially for Zn, Ba, Cu, Pb, Co and Sb elements. On the other hand, the health risks (noncarcinogenic risks and cancer risks) were determined using the model published by the US Environmental protection agency (EPA). The non-carcinogenic risks of Co and As were found close to limit value but total Hazard index (HI) of elements was calculated higher than safe limit for children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]