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Public Health Implications of Some Heavy Metals Contained in Palm Wines of Wilberforce Island Area, Nigeria

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  • Glory Richard

    (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

  • Felix Okponanabofa Youkparigha

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

  • Ayobami Omozemoje Aigberua

    (Department of Environment, Research and Development, Anal Concept Limited, Elelenwo, Rivers State, Nigeria)

  • Sylvester Chibueze Izah

    (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

  • Boma Braide

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

Abstract

This study evaluated the heavy metals hazard of palm wine from Raphia species sold in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State Nigeria. Triplicate samples were obtained from six locations in Wilberforce Island and analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The health risk associated with heavy metal contaminants was calculated following standard protocol. Results of heavy metals in palm wine were in the range of 0.157–0.319mg/L, 0.554–0.983mg/L, 0.000– 0.2289mg/L, and 0.123–0.5299mg/L for zinc, iron, cobalt, and copper respectively. There were significant discrepancies (p

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:rjbarp:2021:p:34-38
    DOI: 10.32861/jbr.73.34.38
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