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. 2013 May 31;91(8):553–561J. doi: 10.2471/BLT.12.115774

Table 8. Disease burden due to metal contamination of consumer tap water in populations using two water supply schemes, Nigeria, 2010–2011.

Water supply scheme Estimated disease burden (DALYs per year)
Cd Co Cr Mn Pb Total
Asejire 12 000 17 33 000 25 520 46 000
Eleyele 3400 6.8 5900 20 170 9500

Cd, cadmium; Co, cobalt; Cr, chromium; DALY, disability-adjusted life year; Mn, manganese; Pb, lead.