Towards a One Health Assessment of Artisanal and Informal Mining in Benue State, Nigeria
This study evaluated the eco-health risk associated with exposure to lead (Pb) in mining sites in Benue State, Nigeria. Lead contamination was assessed in 48 water samples and 40 human blood samples. An Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer was used for Pb analysis and ELISA kits for tumor necrosis fa...
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| Main Authors: | Samuel N. Paul, Chiara Frazzoli, Orish E. Orisakwe |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences Forum |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/25/1/2 |
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