Health Risks from Intake and Contact with Toxic Metal-Contaminated Water from Pager River, Uganda

Pollution of water resources is one of the major impediments to the realization of Sustainable Development Goals, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical quality and potentially toxic element (lead and cadmium) concentrations in surface water...

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Published in:	Journal of Xenobiotics
Main Authors:	Patrick Onen, Robin Akemkwene, Caroline K. Nakiguli, Daniel Nimusiima, Daniel Hendry Ruma, Alice V. Khanakwa, Christopher Angiro, Gadson Bamanya, Boniface Opio, Allan Gonzaga, Timothy Omara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Subjects:	average daily dose cancer risk estimated daily intake target hazard quotient toxic metals
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4713/13/4/35

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