Evaluation of Heavy Metal Pollution in Commonly Consumed Mollusc (Crassostrea gasar) from Elechi Creek, River State, Nigeria and the Health Risk Implications
Ibienebo Chris Davies,
Emeka Donald Anyanwu,
Evelyn Godwin Amaewhule
Abstract:Marine biotas are used to assess potential adverse human health risks associated with consuming protein-rich aquatic organisms. Heavy metal content of Mangrove oysters (Crassostrea gasar) was evaluated between January and June 2022 in 3 stations. Six heavy metals (copper, cadmium, zinc, lead, arsenic and iron) were determined using standard methods. Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) and Hazard Index (HI) were used for the non-carcinogenic assessment while Target Cancer Risk (TR) was used for the carcinogenic assess… Show more
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