Sociocultural factors associated with fish consumption in Lake Albert fishing community: Guidelines for lead and mercury
Fish consumption in subsistence fishing community is a life style associated with lead and mercury uptake for humans. Fish consumption is influenced by sociocultural factors, exposure and health risks. Unfortunately, no sociocultural study in the Lake Albert fishing community in light of lead and me...
Main Authors: | Andrew Tamale, Francis Ejobi, Charles Muyanja, Irene Naigaga, Jessica Nakavuma, Charles Kato Drago, Deborah Ruth Amulen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Cogent Environmental Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311843.2017.1304604 |
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