African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Levels and occupational health risk assessment of trace metals in soils from automobile repair workshop village and environs in Uyo metropolis, Nigeria

Edu Inam
  • Edu Inam
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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John B. Edet
  • John B. Edet
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong
  • Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 11 June 2015
  •  Published: 30 July 2015

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