Safety of honey consumed in Enugu State, Nigeria: a public health risk assessment of lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

• Main Authors: Harrison Anezi Ozoani (Author), Anthonet Ndidiamaka Ezejiofor (Author), Cecilia Nwadiuto Amadi (Author), Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche (Author), Orish Ebere Orisakwe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Information about lead (Pb) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations in honey and their dietary intake is very important in human health risk assessment. Currently, there are paucity of data on the risk assessment and concentrations of lead and PAHs in honey in Nigeria....