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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 21, No. 2, 2017, pp. 323-328
Bioline Code: ja17034
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2017, pp. 323-328

 en Evaluation of Concentrations and Human Health Risk of Cu, Zn, Fe in Two Periwinkles Species from Three Local Government Areas, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
MARKMANUEL, DP; HORSFALL, M. JNR; ORUBITE, OK & ADOWEI, P

Abstract

This study has investigated the concentrations of Cu, Zn and Fe in P. aurita check for this species in other resources and T. fuscatus check for this species in other resources obtained from Bayelsa State, Nigeria and assessed the health risks associated with the consumption of these shellfishes. The concentrations of the metals in mg/kg dry wt basis mean ± SD were Cu (57.0 ± 4.0) Zn (63.8 ± 9.6) and Fe (1260 ± 159.2) in P. aurita, while T. fuscatus were, Cu (33.3 ± 1.43), Zn (77.7 ± 9.19) and Fe (1985 ± 4.89). These values were higher than the guideline of WHO, and FEPA. The estimated daily intake of the metals in the periwinkles was all higher than their provisional tolerable daily and weekly intakes set by regulatory bodies. The non-carcinogenic risks (THQ and HI) of the individual and combined risk of the metals were within the limit of 1 set by USEPA, indicating no health risk at the moment. However, considering the bioaccumulative nature of heavy metals moderate intake of these periwinkles are recommended to avoid human health risk to consumers in future.

Keywords
Heavy metal; Pollution; Risk Assesment; Perewinkles

 
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