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Ecological Risk and Human Health Implications of Heavy Metals Contamination of Surface Soil in E-Waste Recycling Sites in Douala, Cameroun
BACKGROUND. Recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) in developing nations poses a risk to the environment and human health through the release of heavy metals. OBJECTIVES. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the levels of heavy metals in Douala, Cameroun, the site of e-waste recycling activ...
Autores principales: | Ouabo, Romaric Emmanuel, Ogundiran, Mary B., Sangodoyin, Abimbola Y., Babalola, Babafemi A. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Black Smith Institute
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6421947/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30931170 http://dx.doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-9.21.190310 |
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