Cadmium is a widely but sparsely distributed
element found in the earth’s crust, primarily in
association with zinc ores. Cadmium is a common byproduct
during the processing of zinc-bearing ores.
Cadmium is an important public health concern
due to its toxic effects to many organs(1-6). The major
environmental sources of cadmium exposure for the
general population are food and tobacco smoking.
Crops grown in cadmium-contaminated soil can contain