February 2022

Comparison of nicotine contents in local and imported cigarettes sold in Abidjan markets in Côte d’Ivoire: Lessons for regulation

Tobacco use is one of the main leading causes of disease and death worldwide and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), constitutes a major issue to public health. Given the importance of nicotine as the major constituent of tobacco and its addictive potency on consumers, determining its content in cigarettes sold on Ivorian markets shows to be important. The aim of this study was to determine and compare...

Author(s): Veda Fandio Nanfa and Aïssata Diakité,  

April 2022

Determination of pesticide residue levels in some common food crops: The suitability for human consumption

Indiscriminate use of pesticides to boost agricultural produce and in public health to control pests has raised the emphasis on pesticide residue levels in foods. This study analyzed the pesticides residue levels in some common food crops consumed in Nigeria, and ascertained their suitability for human consumption. The samples were analyzed for the presence of 15 organochlorine and 10 carbamate pesticide residues using...

Author(s): Ujuamala Uloma Ezeani, Onyemaechi Johnson Afonne , Michael Chukwudi Ezeani and Ben Enoluomen Ehigiator