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Effects of Oil Pollution and Associated Health Risks on Residents of Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Gbegeke, Bariborka Brighten, Mrs A D Oguizu PhD Mrs Amaka Azubuike Ogba, PhD

Abstract

Background: The health hazards created by oil exploration and exploitation are covert and slow in action. They are not given the deserved attention in official documents in Nigeria, even as they can be major contributors to the disease burden in oil-bearing communities. Research and environmental pollution risk assessment carried out by several authors and companies have revealed that Khana Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State has been plagued by environmental degradation resulting from petroleum exploitation. This study aims to investigate the health impacts of oil pollution in Khana LGA since the country's economic struggles have led to increased poverty, unemployment, and reliance on potentially contaminated natural resources for livelihood. Given the complex interplay between environmental pollution, health, and economics, there is an urgent need to assess the effect of oil pollution on the health of Khana LGA residents.

Keywords

Oil PollutionHealth RisksKhana LGAEnvironmental Health.

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