Health risk assessment and heavy metal contamination levels in vegetables from Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Health risk assessment and heavy metal contamination levels in vegetables from Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Abstract Background One major route of heavy metal exposure/ accumulation to humans is via vegetable consumption. The study assessed the levels of heavy metals and their associated health risk in frequently consumed vegetables in the Tamale Metropolis. Results Cadmium concentration in cabbage, carro...

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Main Authors: Samuel Teye Ametepey, Samuel Jerry Cobbina, Felix Jerry Akpabey, Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah, Zita Naangmenyele Abuntori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Food Contamination
Subjects:
Consumption
Health risk assessment
Heavy metals
Vegetables
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40550-018-0067-0

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