Health Implications of Occupational Exposure of Butchers to Emissions from Burning Tyres

Background: Flames from burning scrap tyres are used in de-furring animals for human consumption in most parts of Nigeria. Emissions from tyres are known to contain a myriad of toxic mixtures especially particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds, hazardous air pollutants, and inspirable met...

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Main Authors: Francis O. Okonkwo, Anoka A. Njan, Chukwunonso E.C.C. Ejike, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Ikechukwu N.E. Onwurah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2018-08-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2321

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