Heavy metals health risk assessment for population via consumption of food crops and fruits in Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria

Heavy metals health risk assessment for population via consumption of food crops and fruits in Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study assessed lead, cadmium, and nickel level in food crops, fruits and soil samples from Ohaji and Umuagwo and Owerri in South Eastern Nigeria and estimated the potential health risks of metals. Samples were washed, oven-dried...

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Main Authors: Orisakwe Orish, Nduka John, Amadi Cecilia, Dike Daniel, Bede Onyinyechi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
Subjects:
Heavy metal
Food crops
Toxicity
Dietary intake
Risk assessment
Online Access:http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/6/1/77

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