Potential human health risk assessment of heavy metals intake via consumption of some leafy vegetables obtained from four market in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Potential human health risk assessment of heavy metals intake via consumption of some leafy vegetables obtained from four market in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

This work investigated six heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Zn, Cd, Ni and Cu) accumulation in five popular leafy vegetables: Telferia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin), Talinum triangulare (waterleaf), Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaves), Celosia argentea (plumed cockscomb), and Amaranthus viridis (slender amarant...

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Main Authors: Aderinola Hannah Adedokun, Kelechi Longinus Njoku, Modupe Olatunde Akinola, Adeola Alex Adesuyi, Anuoluwapo Omosileola Jolaoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Heavy Metals
leafy vegetable
daily intake of metals
health risk index
target hazard quotient (THQ)
zinc
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/147043

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