Contamination of freshwater fish with toxic heavy metals and metalloids is a major
environmental issue in terms of public health. For instance, Cd, Pb, Hg and As are …

Living organisms require trace amounts of heavy metals, including cobalt, copper,
manganese and zinc to survive. However, the excessive levels of the metal can be …

Five heavy metals/metalloids and related potential health risks were investigated in three
commercially important fish species (Anodontostoma chacunda, Belangerii, and …

Abstract Ogun and Eleyele Rivers are in the Western part of Nigeria with a potential risk of
heavy metal pollution because of many industrial wastes channeling through their courses …

The evaluation of metal's toxicity in freshwater is one of the imperative areas of research and
there is an emergent concern on the development of techniques for detecting toxic effects in …

Chemical pollution in marine ecosystems is leading towards an increase in the
concentrations of heavy metals in fish body, which might have a negative impact on human …

ABSTRACTExposure of on-duty vehicle inspection workers to heavy metals in Beijing was
investigated from April 18 to May 17, 2011. Particulate samples were collected by personal …

This study concerns an assessment of essential and toxic metals (Zn, Cu, As, Cr and Cd) in
some popular farm fishes which are largely consumed by the populations of the Southern …

Copper is a significant trace element necessary for the normal growth and metabolism of
living organisms. However, this element may become very dangerous if used beyond its …

Mining and petroleum production are the source of many elements and base materials
fundamental for our modern way of life. The flip side of these keystone industries is the …