A review on analysis methods, source identification, and cancer risk evaluation of atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

L Famiyeh, K Chen, J Xu, Y Sun, Q Guo, C Wang… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have gained attention because of their
environmental persistence and effects on ecosystems, animals, and human health. They are …

Pervasiveness, bioaccumulation and subduing environmental health challenges posed by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): A systematic review to settle a …

GJ Udom, C Frazzoli, OC Ekhator, AP Onyena… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The crude oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria is under threat due to anthropogenic
activities that include mainly PAH contamination. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for …

Levels and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in vegetable oils and frying oils by using the margin of exposure (MOE) and the incremental …

Q Liu, P Wu, P Zhou, P Luo - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
A total of 139 vegetable oils and 48 frying oils produced in China were tested for the levels
of 15 Environmental Protection Agency-regulated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) …

Toxicity and risks assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in river bed sediments of an artisanal crude oil refining area in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

IC Howard, KE Okpara, K Techato - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that
possess serious risks to human health and the environment. Forty riverbed sediments …

Distribution and risk assessment of some heavy metals in surface water, sediment and grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) from contaminated creek in Woji, southern Nigeria

OC Ihunwo, AN Dibofori-Orji, C Olowu… - Marine Pollution …, 2020 - Elsevier
The human health risk assessment associated with accumulation of nickel (Ni), cadmium
(Cd), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) in the tissues (gills, livers and muscles) of …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution and its associated human health risks in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: a systematic review

SA Ofori, SJ Cobbina, AZ Imoro, DA Doke… - Environmental …, 2021 - Springer
The frequent incidents of oil spills and other forms of pollution arising from crude oil
exploration and exploitation (OEE) in the Niger Delta have caused several investigations on …

Distribution, source identification and eco-toxicological risks of PAHs in sediments of Aba River at Ogbor-Hill region, Nigeria

AA Chokor, CN Achugwo - Chem. Int, 2022 - bosaljournals.com
The distribution, identification of potential sources, and eco-toxicological risks assessment of
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the sediments of Aba River at Ogbor Hill …

Traffic influenced respiratory deposition of particulate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons over Dhaka, Bangladesh: regional transport, source apportionment, and risk …

M Moniruzzaman, MAA Shaikh, A Akbor… - Air Quality, Atmosphere …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract In Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, gridlock in the transportation network is such
a typical occurrence that it is critical to have a thorough understanding of the magnitude of …

Exposure and public health effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds in sub-saharan africa: a systematic review

BC Ephraim-Emmanuel… - International Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background and Aim: In order to achieve improved global health, environmental health risks
that could affect this goal have to be reduced as much as possible. This review thus aimed at …

Human health and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediment of Woji creek in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

OC Ihunwo, MU Ibezim-Ezeani, TA DelValls - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
Human health risk was determined by assessing risk due to dermal contact with the
sediment and Benzo [a] pyrene-equivalent concentrations (BaP-TEQ-carcinogenic …