Public Health and Paediatric Risk Assessment of Aluminium, Arsenic and Mercury in Infant Formulas Marketed in Nigeria

Objectives: Infant formulas are useful alternatives to breast milk in many circumstances but may pose health risks to infants and children due to contamination by potentially toxic metals. This study aimed to determine the aluminium, arsenic and mercury concentrations and carry out an exposure healt...

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Main Authors: Zelinjo N. Igweze, Osazuwa C. Ekhator, Ify Nwaogazie, Orish E. Orisakwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2020-03-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/3508