Abstract:Trace metals have been reported in the literature to be associated with obesity. Exposure to some trace metals such as Mn, Cr, Ni, Cd, and Pb may pose a serious health risk to individuals living around a polluted environment. The present study assessed the levels of trace metals in the blood of obese females living around industrial areas in Pretoria, South Africa. The study was carried out using a mixed methods approach. Only females with a BMI ≥ 30.0 were considered. A total of 120 obese females participated… Show more
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