Omo-Okoroh Mercy Ogheneruno

Heavy Metal Contamination and Human Health Risk Assessment of Selected Seafoods from Coastal and Inland Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

Assayomo Ebimobowei, Godwin Ebiowei Dele, Umueni Uchenna Elizabeth, Omo-Okoroh Mercy Ogheneruno & Ahiakwo Bright Ogbo · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

This study assessed heavy metal contamination and associated human health risks in periwinkle, shrimp, and crab collected from coastal and inland communities of Rivers State, Nigeria, including Bonny, Ogoni, Eleme, and Omoku. Metal concentrations (Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu, Fe, Zn) were...