Sharon Ureh Odu

Heavy Metal Toxicity and Contamination of Fishes in Port Harcourt Creeks: A Systematic Review of Evidence Integration of Lead, Chromium, and Cadmium Exposure, Impact, and Health Risks

Ibioku Elekima, Ajuka Ogechi Ada, Monle Bagia & Sharon Ureh Odu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Port Harcourt’s creek systems support fisheries while receiving domestic sewage, industrial effluent, and petroleum-related waste. Lead, chromium, and cadmium are persistent contaminants that can accumulate in fish tissues and create ecological and dietary concerns. T...