High Incidence of Moderately Reduced Renal Function and Lead Bioaccumulation in Agricultural Workers in Assin South District, Ghana: A Community-Based Case-Control Study

Background. The quest to enhance agricultural productivity and crop yields has led to increased use of agrochemicals on a global scale. Long-term use of these agrochemicals may be associated with adverse health implications. Objective. To assess haematological indices, renal function, heavy metal bi...

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Main Authors: Patrick Adu, Eric Kumah Forkuo, Abubakari Issah, Isaac Owusu Asumadu, Emmanuel Cadman-Sackey, Augustina A. A. Quarshie, Sampson Gyabaa, Richard K. D. Ephraim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5368427