Micronutrient-rich dietary intake is associated with a reduction in the effects of particulate matter on blood pressure among electronic waste recyclers at Agbogbloshie, Ghana

• Main Authors: Sylvia A. Takyi (Author), Niladri Basu (Author), John Arko-Mensah (Author), Paul Botwe (Author), Afua Asabea Amoabeng Nti (Author), Lawrencia Kwarteng (Author), Augustine Acquah (Author), Prudence Tettey (Author), Duah Dwomoh (Author), Stuart Batterman (Author), Thomas Robins (Author), Julius N. Fobil (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Informal recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) releases particulate matter (PM) into the ambient air. Human exposure to PM has been reported to induce adverse effects on cardiovascular health. However, the impact of PM on the cardiovascular health of e-waste recyclers in Ghana...