Public Health and Paediatric Risk Assessment of Aluminium, Arsenic and Mercury in Infant Formulas Marketed in Nigeria

Public Health and Paediatric Risk Assessment of Aluminium, Arsenic and Mercury in Infant Formulas Marketed in Nigeria

Objectives: Infant formulas are useful alternatives to breast milk in many circumstances but may pose health risks to infants and children due to contamination by potentially toxic metals. This study aimed to determine the aluminium, arsenic and mercury concentrations and carry out an exposure healt...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Zelinjo N. Igweze, Osazuwa C. Ekhator, Ify Nwaogazie, Orish E. Orisakwe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sultan Qaboos University 2020-03-01
Series:	Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Online Access:	https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/3508

Similar Items

Lead and cadmium in infant milk and cereal based formulae marketed in Nigeria: a probabilistic non-carcinogenic human health risk assessment
by: Zelinjo Nkeiruka Igweze, et al.
Published: (2020-10-01)

A pediatric health risk assessment of children's toys imported from China into Nigeria
by: Zelinjo Nkeiruka Igweze, et al.
Published: (2020-04-01)

Heavy metals and arsenic in soil and vegetation of Niger Delta, Nigeria: Ecological risk assessment
by: Esther Amaka Okoye, et al.
Published: (2022-12-01)

Heavy metals in miscarriages and stillbirths in developing nations
by: Cecilia Nwadiuto Amadi, et al.
Published: (2017-06-01)

Neuroprotective effect of Costus afer on low dose heavy metal mixture (lead, cadmium and mercury) induced neurotoxicity via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities
by: Brilliance O. Anyanwu, et al.
Published: (2020-01-01)

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil and Vegetation of Niger Delta, Nigeria: Ecological Risk Assessment
by: Esther Amaka Okoye, et al.
Published: (2023-01-01)

Heavy Metal Mixture Exposure and Effects in Developing Nations: An Update
by: Brilliance Onyinyechi Anyanwu, et al.
Published: (2018-11-01)

Human health hazards of poly aromatic hydrocarbons in Nigerian smokeless tobacco
by: Orish Ebere Orisakwe, et al.
Published: (2015-01-01)

Probabilistic non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risk assessments of potential toxic metals (PTMs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in canned foods in Nigeria: understanding the size of the problem
by: Etuk Akaneno Effiong, et al.
Published: (2023-06-01)

Quality assessment of hydroquinone, mercury, and arsenic in skin-lightening cosmetics marketed in Ilorin, Nigeria
by: Olasunkanmi David Bamidele, et al.
Published: (2023-11-01)

There is (still) too much aluminium in infant formulas
by: Burrell Shelle-Ann M, et al.
Published: (2010-08-01)

Non-Uniform Bioaccumulation of Lead and Arsenic in Two Remote Regions of the Human Heart’s Left Ventricle: A Post-Mortem Study
by: Ana Cirovic, et al.
Published: (2023-08-01)

Augmenting Clinical Interventions in Psychiatric Disorders: Systematic Review and Update on Nutrition
by: Samuel J. Offor, et al.
Published: (2021-05-01)

Heavy metals and metalloids exposure and in vitro fertilization: Critical concerns in human reproductive medicine
by: Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, et al.
Published: (2022-11-01)

Lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic in the environment /
by: Hutchinson, T. C. (Thomas C.), 1939-, et al.
Published: (c198)

Spinal anaesthesia in paediatric orthopaedic services: A five year experience in a Nigeria hospital
by: Idehen Hanson Osazuwa, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01)

Levels of infants' urinary arsenic metabolites related to formula feeding and weaning with rice products exceeding the EU inorganic arsenic standard.
by: Antonio J Signes-Pastor, et al.
Published: (2017-01-01)

Nickel and aluminium mixture elicit memory impairment by activation of oxidative stress, COX-2, and diminution of AChE, BDNF and NGF levels in cerebral cortex and hippocampus of male albino rats
by: Chidinma P. Anyachor, et al.
Published: (2023-01-01)

Speciation of arsenic and mercury in feed: why and how?
by: Hedegaard, RV., et al.
Published: (2011-01-01)

Effect of aqueous leaves extract of Costus afer Ker Gawl (Zingiberaceae) on the liver and kidney of male albino Wistar rat
by: A N Ezejiofor, et al.
Published: (2013-01-01)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and Africa: Acclaimed home remedies
by: Orish E. Orisakwe, et al.
Published: (2020-11-01)

Market research of infant formula milks in Spain
by: Irene Albertos, et al.
Published: (2023-12-01)

Exposure to Wood Smoke and Associated Health Effects in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
by: Onyinyechi Bede-Ojimadu, et al.
Published: (2020-03-01)

Herb-Induced Liver Injuries in Developing Nations: An Update
by: Cecilia Nwadiuto Amadi, et al.
Published: (2018-04-01)

Metal Pollution in Nigeria: A Biomonitoring Update
by: Orish Ebere Orisakwe, PhD, et al.
Published: (2014-01-01)

Comparative analysis of Activated Corn Cob and Bentonite Clay for the Removal of Lead and Nickel from Raw Water
by: Akomah Uchechi, et al.
Published: (2021-06-01)

Infant formulas with synthetic oligosaccharides and respective marketing practices
by: Christoph Bührer, et al.
Published: (2022-07-01)

Microbial Contamination of Infant Milk Formula in Local Markets
by: Baghdad Science Journal
Published: (2016-03-01)

Potential deleterious effects of paracetamol dose regime used in Nigeria versus that of the United States of America
by: Samuel James Offor, et al.
Published: (2022-01-01)

Bioavailability of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury as measured by intestinal permeability
by: Shiv Bolan, et al.
Published: (2021-07-01)

Heavy Metals in Seafood and Farm Produce from Uyo, Nigeria; Levels and health implications
by: Orish E. Orisakwe, et al.
Published: (2015-05-01)

Heavy Metals in Seafood and Farm Produce from Uyo, Nigeria : Levels and health implications
by: Orish E. Orisakwe, et al.
Published: (2015-05-01)

Safety of honey consumed in Enugu State, Nigeria: a public health risk assessment of lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
by: Harrison Anezi Ozoani, et al.
Published: (2020-03-01)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Chinese Oil Multinationals in the Oil and Gas Industry of Nigeria: An appraisal
by: Eghosa Osa Ekhator
Published: (2014-11-01)

Selling second best: how infant formula marketing works
by: Gerard Hastings, et al.
Published: (2020-08-01)

Determination of arsenic, lead and mercury in contaminated water via electrokinetic process /
by: Zaidatul Aslamiyah Tumijan, 1991-, author 639928, et al.
Published: (2020)

Determination of arsenic, lead and mercury in contaminated water via electrokinetic process /
by: Zaidatul Aslamiyah Tumijan, 1991-, author 639928
Published: (2020)

The behaviour of heavy metals during wastewater treatment : 111. mercury and arsenic /
by: 180105 Goldstone, M. E., et al.

Determination of arsenic, lead and mercury in contaminated water via electrokinetic process
by: Tumijan, Zaidatul Aslamiyah
Published: (2020)

Mercury(II) and arsenic(V) biosorption onto low cost biosorbent
by: Salamun, Nurrulhidayah, et al.
Published: (2014)