Publications by authors named "Manix Mayangi Makola"
Current exposure to environmental pollutants in the general adult population of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): A cross-sectional study.
Trésor Bayebila Menanzambi Catherine Pirard Cédric Ilunga Wa Kabuaya Lievin's-Corneille Mputu Malolo Manix Mayangi Makola
Int J Hyg Environ Health
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- - Environmental pollution poses significant public health risks, particularly in Africa, where human biomonitoring studies are scarce compared to Western nations.
- - A study in Kinshasa assessed contamination levels of arsenic, lead, 4,4'-DDE, and PCBs in 151 adults, revealing concerning median concentrations and high percentages of individuals exceeding health thresholds.
- - The findings underscore the urgent need for more human biomonitoring studies in Africa and call for stricter regulations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat pollution and protect public health.