Investigation of the Concentration of some Metals in Blood Cockle (Senilia senilis) and Oyster (Crassostrea gasar) from Bonny Estuary and Assessment of the Human Health Risk Associated with their Consumption

Investigation of the Concentration of some Metals in Blood Cockle (Senilia senilis) and Oyster (Crassostrea gasar) from Bonny Estuary and Assessment of the Human Health Risk Associated with their Consumption

There is a growing concerns over the health risk of consuming seafood contaminated with poisonous metals from human activities.  This study examined the concentration and human health risk of Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Co, Zn, V and Hg associated with the consumption of blood cockle (Senilia senilis) and oyst...

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Main Authors: C. S. Dike, I. F. Vincent-Akpu, B. B. Babatunde, F. D. Sikoki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Poisonous metals;
accumulation
human health;
Seafood
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/226875

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