作者
Winifred Ndudi, Great Iruoghene Edo, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Athraa Abdulameer Mohammed, Blessing Eleojo John, Huzaifa Umar, Laurine Chikodiri Nwosu, Priscillia Nkem Onyibe, Ajiri Rapheal Opiti, Victor Ovie Ikpekoro, Gracious Okeoghene Ezekiel, Irene Ebosereme Ainyanbhor, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo, Helen Avuokerie Ekokotu, Ufuoma Ugbune, Ephraim Evi Alex Oghroro, Gibson Akpode Abere, Oghenerume Lucky Emakpor, Joy Johnson Agbo
发表日期
2024/5/23
来源
Ecological Frontiers
出版商
Elsevier
简介
Environmental toxicology is a diverse scientific discipline that is highly influential in the field of toxicology, environmental health, and public policy. However, there is a paucity of data that clearly explains how environmental exposures and health outcomes in African communities are related. In order to highlight current accomplishments and identify important research gaps, we evaluated the literature on environmental health research in African populations during the previous 10 years, as well as research including both genomic and environmental components. The respiratory and cardiovascular health endpoints associated with air pollution were comparable to those from other countries. Dust and some occupational exposures were the only sources of air pollution found in Africa and some other regions with limited resources. Literature detailing the detrimental effects of pesticides, metals, and food mold on health …
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