Heavy Metals Concentration in Greens Sold in Umuahia-market Nigeria: Assessment of Risk to Human Health

Background: The consumption of foods with a high concentration of heavy metals has increased the chances of incurring cancer and health disorders. In this study, the risks associated with ingestion and consumption of heavy metals in vegetables was evaluated. Methods: Ten different vegetables were pu...

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Main Authors: Victor Eshu Okpashi, Robert Ikechukwu Uroko, Florence Obiageli Nduka, Precious Ogbonnaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2019-04-01
Series:EQA
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Online Access:https://eqa.unibo.it/article/view/8741