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Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal in Smoked Trachurus Trachurus Sold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria

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  • Lovet T. Kigigha

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

  • Loveth Odemi Ebieto

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

  • Sylvester Chibueze Izah*

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study investigated the health risk of heavy metal in smoked Trachurus trachurus sold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The fish samples were purchased from Tombia Junction market in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. The samples were dry-ashed, digested and analyzed using atomic adsorption spectrometry. The daily intake and target hazard quotients were computed following standard procedure. Results showed mean manganese, copper, chromium, zinc and iron 0.865mg/kg, 0.085 mg/kg,

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  • Lovet T. Kigigha & Loveth Odemi Ebieto & Sylvester Chibueze Izah*, 2017. "Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal in Smoked Trachurus Trachurus Sold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria," International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 3(9), pages 62-69, 09-2017.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijohms:2017:p:62-69
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    1. Glory Richard & Felix Okponanabofa Youkparigha & Ayobami Omozemoje Aigberua & Sylvester Chibueze Izah & Boma Braide, 2021. "Public Health Implications of Some Heavy Metals Contained in Palm Wines of Wilberforce Island Area, Nigeria," Journal of Biotechnology Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 7(3), pages 34-38, 07-2021.

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