Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Association between a Composite Lifestyle Risk Score and Urinary Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Levels in a Pilot Nigerian Male Cohort: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Raphael Ellis Teme, Ahuizechukwu E. Obiesie, Timothy U. Mbaeri, Okigbeye Danagogo, Joseph A. Abiahu, Samuel I. Ogenyi & Azuoma L. Asomugha · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from dietary, occupational, domestic, and tobacco sources contribute to the cumulative internal PAH burden. Whether a composite lifestyle score integrating these exposures predicts urinary PAH concentrations in sub-Saharan Afric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31372

The Effect of Burning on the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Content in Goat Satay in the East Java Region

G. Apriani, C. N. Yunita, D. Rosyidi, P. P. Rahayu, E. Saputro & L. E. Radiati · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

This study aims to determine the levels of PAHs in commercial goat satay in all cities throughout East Java. PAHs are organic compounds that have two or more benzene rings joined together and are made only of carbon and hydrogen. PAHs can enter the human body through breathing, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5713

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Two Commonly Consumed Fresh and Smoked Fishes in Ekiti State and their Effects on Human Health

S. S. Asaolu, A. J. Adesina, A. A. Adebawore & A. A. Araromi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Background and Objective: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have received substantial consideration as an environmental organic pollutant in many continents such as Africa, Europe, and Asia as well as parts of America. Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds have been prove...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v13i230099