Heavy Metals in Seafood and Farm Produce from Uyo, Nigeria; Levels and health implications

Heavy Metals in Seafood and Farm Produce from Uyo, Nigeria; Levels and health implications

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Objectives: This study aimed to obtain representative data on the levels of heavy metals in seafood and farm produce consumed by the general population in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, a region known for the exploration and exploitation of crude oil. Methods: In May 2012, 25 food items, including c...

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Main Authors: Orish E. Orisakwe, Herbert O. C. Mbagwu, Godwin C. Ajaezi, Ukeme W. Edet, Patrick U. Uwana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2015-05-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
Heavy Metals
Food
Recommended Daily Intake
Risk Assessment
Food Safety Analysis
Nigeria
Online Access:http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=7ccbd33df44c0c68ff0c1ea5e6177f2c

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