Journal of Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis

David OM

Publications

• Research Article
  Status of Prostate Specific Antigen and Alpha Fetoprotein in Nigerian E-Waste Workers: A Cancer Risk Predictive Study
  Author(s): Igharo OG, Anetor JI, Osibanjo OO, Osadolor HB, Aiyanyor DO and David OMIgharo OG, Anetor JI, Osibanjo OO, Osadolor HB, Aiyanyor DO and David OM
  
  Nigeria is reported as the largest electronic waste (e-waste) dump yard in Africa; and to date, Nigeria’s e-waste management practices remain completely primitive. It was recently documented that the majority (88.8%) of Nigerian e-waste workers (with exposure burden of ≥ 6 hours per day; ≥ 6 days per week) worked without personal protective devices inspite of the volume of toxic substances, some of which are known carcinogens, documented to be found in e-waste. The present study aimed to evaluate the status of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) as cancer risk biomarkers in Nigerians occupationally exposed to waste electrical and electronic equipment (also known as e-waste) in Benin City, Nigeria. Serum levels of PSA and AFP were determined in Nigerian e-waste workers (n=63) and in age-matched non-exposed participants (n=41), using Enzyme linked Imm.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-2518.1000224

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