Accumulation and distribution of mercury in agricultural soils, food crops and associated health risks: A case study of Shenda gold mine-Geita Tanzania
Contamination of the environment and foodstuff by potentially harmful elements (PHEs) has become a serious concern due to the associated health risks to the population. In the present study total mercury (Hg) levels in soil and food crops from farms around Shenda gold mine in Geita Tanzania was dete...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-04-01
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Series: | Environmental Challenges |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010023000203 |