Lead Poisoning in Zamfara State Nigeria: Effects on Environmental Health
The people of Zamfara State, Nigeria are primarily farmers and herders. Villagers notably in Anka and Bukkuyum engage in artisanal gold mining practices. The processing of lead-rich ore to obtain gold resulted in extensive dispersal of lead dust causing widespread ingestion and inhalation of lead pa...
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IntechOpen
2024
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