Geochemical variables as plausible aetiological cofactors in the incidence of some common environmental diseases in Africa

Journal of African Earth Sciences

Volumn 79, Issue , 2013, Pages 24-49

  Davies, T C ^a  

^a MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Beneficial uses; Diseases in Africa; Geochemical variables; Optimal range

Indexed keywords

DISEASE; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; ETIOLOGY; HEALTH IMPACT; MEDICAL GEOLOGY; NUTRIENT CYCLING; PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTY; SOIL CHEMISTRY; VOLCANIC SOIL;

AFRICA;

EID: 84871453247     PISSN: 1464343X     EISSN: 18791956     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2012.11.002     Document Type: Review

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