Journal of Health and Environmental Research

Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Environmental and Health Influences of Crude Oil Spills in Niger Delta, Nigeria: Case Study Oporoma Community

    Ozogu Agbe Nanadeinboemi*, Modebe Lucy Uju, Chukwurah Ndubisi Christopher, Olabimtan Olabode Hakeem, Daniel Saba David

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 29-40
    Received: 18 February 2024
    Accepted: 7 March 2024
    Published: 3 July 2024
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    Abstract: Oil spills have been reported over several decades in many parts of the world including Nigeria. The region of Niger Delta is greatly affected by oil spills in recent years, Oporoma inclusive. About 635 persons (both females and males) from different groups e.g farmers, fisher men and women, community representatives, and youth leaders, were interv... Show More
  • Research Article

    Impact of Polystyrene Exposure on Hepatorenal Responses in Male and Female Albino Wistar Rats

    Chinedu Joseph Okonkwo, Udoka Chukwudubem Nnoruka, Chioma Joy Okonkwo*, Ifenna Ilechukwu, Donatus Chuka Belonwu

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 41-51
    Received: 11 February 2024
    Accepted: 26 February 2024
    Published: 31 July 2024
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    Abstract: Microplastics have become a major health concern because of its potential adverse influences on marine, wildlife and public health. In this study, pristine polystyrene and Styrofoam microplastics particles of diameter ... Show More