Diseases and their associated health defects are most often related to the quality of the total
environment which in itself is also related to the quality and quantity of wastes generated in …

This study was carried out to determine the concentrations of heavy metals in the soil
samples collected from an abandoned lead acid battery (LAB) industrial waste dumpsite in …

Background. Heavy metal pollution in industrial and residential areas in cities has become a
public health issue in Ghana. Anecdotal evidence suggests that most industrial areas have …

Background. Increased growth of industrial activities, especially in urban centers, is one of
the main sources of toxic substances in Nigeria. The level of these impacts is not well …

Non-sanitary landfill poses enormous threats to lives. In this study, heavy metals in
groundwater and soil of residential areas around Awotan landfill, Ibadan, Southwest-Nigeria …

Background. Soil pollution by heavy metals in urban areas is of major concern to city
planners and policy makers because of the potential threat to human health. Hence, an …

Background Improper waste disposal is responsible for the contamination of both surface
and ground water resources. Heavy metals leached from improperly disposed solid waste …

Urbanization has become a major problem because of their adverse consequences on the
environment. This study was conducted to determine the extent of pollution, sources, and …

Abstract Quantification of PM2. 5 (particulate matter< 2.5 µm) bound heavy metals and their
potential health risks were carried out around a cement manufacturing company in Ewekoro …

Metal workers in urban Kano constitute a major workforce with a considerable population.
The present work was aimed at obtaining baseline data on the extent of metal ion …