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Health risk assessment of exposure to ambient concentrations of benzene, toluene and xylene in Pretoria West, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Oyewale Mayowa Morakinyo --- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, South Africa Matlou Ingrid Mokgobu --- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, South Africa Murembiwa Stanley Mukhola --- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, South Africa Jacobus Christoffel Engelbrecht --- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, South AfricaBenzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) are part of the volatile organic group of pollutants and are seen as international environmental priority air pollutants that can constitute a threat to public health. This study assessed the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of... -
Assessment of water quality for suitability and human health risk: a study of the Owan River, Edo State, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun --- University of Benin, Nigeria Ijeoma Patience Oboh --- University of Benin, NigeriaSuitability assessment of water bodies for human consumption and its implication on human health is critical to water resources utilisation and sustainable development. This study investigated the water quality of the Owan River and the potential health risk to users... -
Assessment of water quality and associated human health risk of a tropical freshwater body in Edo State, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Ekene Biose --- University of Benin, Nigeria Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun --- University of Benin, Nigeria Nkolika Uzoh --- University of Benin, Nigeria Michael Osasele Omoigberale --- University of Benin, NigeriaThe quality of freshwater sources is a key factor in sustainable development. This study investigated the water quality suitability of Ossiomo River for human consumption and the implications for public health. Water samples were collected and analysed from October 2021...