Level And Health Risk Evaluation Of Heavy Metals And Microorganisms In Urban Soils Of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorMoustafa, Boufadina
dc.contributor.authorTajudeen, O. Yahaya
dc.contributor.authorEsther, O. Oladele
dc.contributor.authorBenjamin, Chibs
dc.contributor.authorAbdulmalik, Abdulazeez
dc.contributor.authorKelechi, Nnochiri
dc.contributor.authorAkinola, O. Stephen
dc.contributor.authorHikmat, Ahmed
dc.contributor.authorAngela, Daniel
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-05T10:21:09Z
dc.date.available2023-03-05T10:21:09Z
dc.date.issued2020-12-31
dc.description.abstractHeavy metal and microbial pollution of the environment are linked to the increasing prevalence of diseases worldwide. Accordingly, this study assessed the safety of urban soils in Lagos, Nigeria, with regard to the levels of lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), and microorganisms. Soil samples were collected from Iwaya, Makoko, and Ilaje areas of the city and subjected to atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and microbiological examinations using standard protocols. The mean values obtained for the heavy metals and microorganisms were compared with the World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits. The average daily oral ingestion (ADOI), average daily dermal ingestion (ADDI), and the hazard quotient (HQ) of the heavy metals were also calculated. The AAS indicated that the soils in the three areas contained non-permissible levels of the evaluated heavy metals, except Cu and Cd. The microbiological examinations also showed that the soils contained abnormal levels of heterotrophic bacteria (HB), hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria (HUB), heterotrophic fungi (HF), and hydrocarbon utilizing fungi (HUF). The ADOI of the heavy metals in the three areas were above the recommended levels, while ADDI were normal. Moreover, the HQ of oral ingestion of each heavy metal except Cr was greater than one, while the HQ of dermal ingestion of the heavy metals was less than one. These findings suggest that the soils could predispose the residents in the areas to diseases. Thus, there is a need for regular environmental sanitation and environmental pollution control in the areas, and personal hygiene.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMoustafa, Boufadina. Tajudeen, O. Yahaya . Esther, O. Oladele . Benjamin, Chibs . Abdulmalik, Abdulazeez . Kelechi, Nnochiri . Akinola, O. Stephen . Hikmat, Ahmed . Angela, Daniel . Level And Health Risk Evaluation Of Heavy Metals And Microorganisms In Urban Soils Of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria . Vol 01. N 02. 31/12/2020. University of Eloued [Write down the date][Copy the download link]en_US
dc.identifier.issn2773-2916
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.univ-eloued.dz/handle/123456789/15285
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherجامعة الوادي - University of Eloueden_US
dc.subjectAverage daily oral ingestion; Bacteria; Fungi; Hazard quotient; Lead.en_US
dc.titleLevel And Health Risk Evaluation Of Heavy Metals And Microorganisms In Urban Soils Of Lagos, Southwest Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
Level and Health Risk Evaluation.pdf
Size:
409.26 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download

Collections

AJP_Vol 01. N 02