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标题：The assay of tailings and vegetable plants samples for lead (Pb) from mining sites using PIXE technique from Kebbi State of Nigeria
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作者：A.Bello
期刊名称：International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management
电子版ISSN：2395-5252
出版年度：2022
卷号：4
期号：2
页码：169-172
DOI：10.35629/5252-04021618
语种：English
出版社：IJAEM JOURNAL
摘要：The number of reported stunted children admitted into health facilities and traditional care are on the increase in and around Kebbi State. This epidemic is believed to be caused by the unregulated mining activities been undertaken by artisans. Tailings and vegetables samples were collected where mining activities are been undertaken. The choice technique of assay was Proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) because it is non-destructive, simultaneous trace multi-element analytical technique. Results obtained indicated that Pb concentration is way high above recommended value of 400 ppm. The highest and lowest value of Pb concentration from the survey area are 3826 – 106 ppm respectively. High concentration of Pb is rife in this area of survey indicating children and animals living around such area are at risk of health challenge. Medical science has proven that cumulative intake of Pb causes stunted growth in children.
关键词：Kebbi State;Stunted Children and Pb