Ecological and human health risks arising from exposure to metals in urban soils under different land use in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-1113-9
Abstract: The concentrations of eight metals (Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cu, Mn, Zn and Fe) were measured in soils under different land use in an urban environment of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. The aim was… read more here.
Keywords: exposure metals; land use; risk; use ... See more keywords
Oil extraction in the Amazon basin and exposure to metals in indigenous populations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.013
Abstract: Abstract Most oil extraction areas in the Peruvian Amazon are within indigenous territories. Poor environmental practices have exposed the indigenous population to metals. We conducted a survey in two indigenous Kukama communities to assess body… read more here.
Keywords: amazon; exposure metals; oil; population ... See more keywords
Metals risk assessment for children's health in water and particulate matter in a southeastern Brazilian city.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108623
Abstract: Ribeirão Preto City is supplied by the Guarani Aquifer System and suffers with intense environmental degradation due to growth of the vehicle fleet, burning of cane fields and also with water contamination by agricultural products,… read more here.
Keywords: city; water; ribeir preto; exposure metals ... See more keywords
Exposure to metals and semivolatile organic compounds in Australian fire stations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108745
Abstract: Firefighting is an occupation with exposure to a wide range of chemicals by means of inhalation, ingestion or dermal contact. Although advancements in personal protective clothing and equipment have reduced the risks for acute exposure… read more here.
Keywords: organic compounds; australian fire; fire stations; exposure ... See more keywords