Journal of
Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences

  • Abbreviation: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9820
  • DOI: 10.5897/JTEHS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 218

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of occupational exposure to metal dust on the liver of road construction workers in Abuja metropolis

Ojevwe, D. D.
  • Ojevwe, D. D.
  • Laboratory Unit, Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Osadolor, H. B.
  • Osadolor, H. B.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 February 2017
  •  Accepted: 11 April 2017
  •  Published: 31 May 2017

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