Preliminary Study of Heavy Metals in Low-Cost Jewelry Items Available in Nigerian Markets

Background. Many developing countries either lack or have weakly enforced regulations on imported goods. A high percentage of low-cost jewelry items in Nigeria are imported from abroad. There is concern about the levels of heavy metals present in these products. Objectives. The present study examine...

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Main Authors: Gilbert U. Adie, Esther O. Oyebade, Boluwatife M. Atanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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Online Access:https://www.journalhealthpollution.org.pinnacle.allenpress.com/doi/pdf/10.5696/2156-9614-10-28-201202