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UNVEILING THE HIDDEN COSTS: HEALTH IMPACTS OF OIL EXPLORATION IN NIGERIA'S NIGER DELTA REGION
ISSN: 2583 - 9691
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UNVEILING THE HIDDEN COSTS: HEALTH IMPACTS OF OIL EXPLORATION IN NIGERIA'S NIGER DELTA REGION
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Publisher: Isar Publisher
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IAA.ZONE/2583404579691
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Abstract
For several decades, oil exploration and production have formed the backbone of Nigeria's economy, with the Niger Delta area serving as the heart of this sector. While oil production has provided economic advantages, there is rising concern about the negative health effects on the local community. This research investigates the hidden costs of oil exploration in Nigeria's Niger Delta area by doing a thorough examination of the health effects on the local people. The paper discusses the environmental degradation in the region caused by oil spills, gas flaring, and improper waste disposal, which has resulted in significant serious health hazards such as respiratory problems, skin disorders, and increased cancer risks, using existing literature and previous research studies. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the disproportionate burden borne by underprivileged people, especially women, and children, who are more exposed to the negative...
