학술논문
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in fish (fresh and dried) and public health in Nigeria: a systematic review.
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Article
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Subject
*FISH metabolism
*HYDROCARBON analysis
*ENVIRONMENTAL health
*SYSTEMATIC reviews
*MEDLINE
*FOOD contamination
*POLLUTANTS
*PUBLIC health
*ONLINE information services
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0960-3123
Abstract
In Nigeria, environmental pollution linked with PAHs has been increasing, and PAHs in fish pose a threat to all, especially those that rely upon fish. This systematic review aimed at evaluating human health effect of PAHs concentration in dried and fresh fish in Nigeria. A systematic literature search was carried out on PubMed, MedLine, Web of Science and Science Direct, etc. From the total of 31 articles reviewed, 19 studies reported on fresh fish and 9 on dried fish. 54.8% of the selected research reported on high-level PAH accumulation in fresh fish. PAH contamination was mainly from petrogenic and pyrogenic sources. The major health outcomes from this study were cancer and non-carcinogenic risks, skin irritations, gastrointestinal, child deformities, respiratory disorders, emotional distresses, neurological and haematological effects. It is recommended that regulations be made to abate and monitor the environmental exposure of humans to PAHs to ameliorate the public health effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]