Assessment of pesticide residue levels among locally produced fruits and vegetables in Monze district, Zambia

Mildred Mwanja1, Choolwe Jacobs2, Allan Rabson Mbewe3, Nosiku Munyinda3
1Environmental Health Department, Monze District Medical Office, P.O. Box 66144, Monze, Zambia
2School of Medicine Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Zambia, P.O Box 50110, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia
3School of Medicine Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Unit, University of Zambia, P.O Box 50110, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia

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