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Modern environmental health hazards: A public health issue of increasing significance in Africa

Modern environmental health hazards: A public health issue of increasing significance in Africa

Traditional hazards such as poor sanitation currently account for most of Africa

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Publication Date: 
01/06/2009
Onyemaechi C. Nweke, William H. Sanders III
Environmental Health Perspectives
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Modern Environmental Health Hazards.pdf
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Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Pesticides, Mining, Lead, Health Effects, Health, Environmental Health, Hazardous Waste, Mercury, Occupational Health, Africa

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