Authors

Orish E. Orisakwe

Publications 2

Research article Open access

Heavy Metals in Seafood and Farm Produce from Uyo, Nigeria: Levels and health implications

Orish E. Orisakwe, Herbert OC Mbagwu, Godwin C. Edet et al. · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/2075-0528.1691

Objectives: This study aimed to obtain representative data on the levels of heavy metals in seafood and farm produce consumed by the general population in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, a region known for the exploration and exploitation of crude oil. Methods: In May 2012, 25 food items, including common types of seafo …

Research article Open access

Public Health and Paediatric Risk Assessment of Aluminium, Arsenic and Mercury in Infant Formulas Marketed in Nigeria

Zelinjo N. Igweze, Osazuwa C. Ekhator, Ify Nwaogazie et al. · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.009

Objectives: Infant formulas are useful alternatives to breast milk in many circumstances but may pose health risks to infants and children due to contamination by potentially toxic metals. This study aimed to determine the aluminium, arsenic and mercury concentrations and carry out an exposure health risk assessment in …

Co-authors

Zelinjo N. Igweze Osazuwa C. Ekhator Ify Nwaogazie Herbert OC Mbagwu Godwin C. Edet Ukeme W.Patrick U. Uwana