# Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/heavy-metal-and-metalloid-pollution-a-systematic-review-of-health-implications/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Godswill J. Udom,Brian Turyahabwe,Ayodeji Aturamu,Omoirri Moses Aziakpono,Richard Dele Agbana,Omole G. Joseph,Nita-wills G. Udom,Nuru Mugide,Omali P. Odey,Haron Olot,Orish Ebere Orisakwe |
| Citations | 23 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100620 |
| Fields | Environmental Science,Nursing |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | gold |
| OA URL | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100620 |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W4407218629 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2025 |

## Paper authors

- [Godswill J. Udom](https://scholariq.org/researchers/godswill-j-udom/)
- [Omoirri Moses Aziakpono](https://scholariq.org/researchers/omoirri-moses-aziakpono/)
- [Ayodeji Aturamu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ayodeji-aturamu/)
- [Richard Dele Agbana](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-dele-agbana/)
- [Orish Ebere Orisakwe](https://scholariq.org/researchers/orish-ebere-orisakwe/)

## Paper journal

- [Environmental Advances](https://scholariq.org/journals/environmental-advances/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity](https://scholariq.org/topics/heavy-metal-exposure-and-toxicity/)

## Paper topics

- [Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity](https://scholariq.org/topics/heavy-metal-exposure-and-toxicity/)
- [Heavy metals in environment](https://scholariq.org/topics/heavy-metals-in-environment/)
- [Child Nutrition and Water Access](https://scholariq.org/topics/child-nutrition-and-water-access/)

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