Browsing Department of Chemistry by Author "Angiro, Christopher"
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Enrichment, Bioaccumulation and Health Risks of Trace Metals in Soils and Leafy Vegetables Grown on the Banks of the Ugandan Lifeline River, River Rwizi
Rutehenda, Deus R.; Adaku, Christopher; Omara, Timothy; Angiro, Christopher; Ntambi, Emmanuel (World, 2024)Urban vegetable farming in wetlands and riverbanks are common features of Ugandan cities. However, urbanization has led to various anthropogenic activities that can lead to the pollution of water resources, enrichment of ... -
Exposure and Health Risks Posed by Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils of Metal Fabrication Workshops in Mbarara City, Uganda
Nuwamanya, Eunice; Byamugisha, Denis; Nakiguli, Caroline K.; Angiro, Christopher; Khanakwa, Alice V.; Omara, Timothy; Ocakacon, Simon; Onen, Patrick; Omoding, Daniel; Opio, Boniface; Nimusiima, Daniel; Ntambi, Emmanuel (2024-01-30)Metal fabrication workshops (MFWs) are common businesses in Ugandan cities, and especially those producing metallic security gates, window and door frames (burglar-proof), and balcony and staircase rails. The objective of ... -
Health Risks from Intake and Contact with Toxic Metal-ContaminatedWater from Pager River, Uganda
Onen, Patrick; Akemkwene, Robin; Nakiguli, Caroline K.; Nimusiima, Daniel; Ruma, Daniel Hendry; Khanakwa, Alice V.; Angiro, Christopher; Bamanya, Gadson; Opio, Boniface; Gonzaga, Allan; Omara, Timothy (Journal of Xenobiotics, 2023)Pollution of water resources is one of the major impediments to the realization of Sustainable Development Goals, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical quality and ...