Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region
Heavy metal(loid) contamination in East Africa is a critical public health challenge, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly. Despite increasing industrialisation and mining activities in the region, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis a...
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Main Authors: | Godswill J. Udom, Brian Turyahabwe, Ayodeji Aturamu, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Richard D. Agbana, Omole G. Joseph, Nita-wills G. Udom, Nuru Mugide, Omali P. Odey, Haron Olot, Orish E. Orisakwe |
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Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-04-01
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Series: | Environmental Advances |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666765725000122 |
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