Assessing the Risk of Exposure to Aflatoxin B1 through the Consumption of Peanuts among Children Aged 6–59 Months in the Lusaka District, Zambia

Assessing the Risk of Exposure to Aflatoxin B1 through the Consumption of Peanuts among Children Aged 6–59 Months in the Lusaka District, Zambia

Aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) are fungi-produced toxins found in crops like peanuts, maize, and tree nuts. They constitute a public health concern due to their genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. A deterministic exposure risk assessment to AFB1 through the consumption of peanuts was conducted on children usi...

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Main Authors: Grace Musawa, Flavien Nsoni Bumbangi, Chisoni Mumba, Branly Kilola Mbunga, Gladys Phiri, Vistorina Benhard, Henson Kainga, Mkuzi Banda, Enock Ndaki, Ethel Mkandawire, John Bwalya Muma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
aflatoxin B1
exposure risk assessment
peanut
under-five children
Zambia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/1/50

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