Mercury concentration in muscle, bellyfat and liver from Oreochromis niloticus and Lates niloticus consumed in Lake Albert fishing communities in Uganda

Mercury concentration in muscle, bellyfat and liver from Oreochromis niloticus and Lates niloticus consumed in Lake Albert fishing communities in Uganda

Without surveillance studies on mercury (Hg) levels in predominant fish species and parts eaten in a fishing community, the FAO/WHO guidelines might be surpassed, hence health risk. A monitoring study in a developing country with 29 Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) and 34 Lates niloticus (Nile p...

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Main Authors: Tamale Andrew, Ejobi Francis, Muyanja Charles, Irene Naigaga, Nakavuma Jessica, Ocaido Micheal, Kato Charles Drago, Sente Celsus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:
heavy metal
fish
third world
uganda
surveillance
consumption guideline
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2016.1214996

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2016.1214996

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