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Methylmercury exposure and health effects in humans: A worldwide concern

Authors :
Mergler, Donna
Anderson, Hency A.
Chan, Laurie Hing Man
Mahaffey, Kathryn R.
Murray, Michael
Sakamoto, Mineshi
Stern, Alan H.
Source :
Ambio. Feb, 2007, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p3, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A study to identify unresolved issues about Methylmercury (MeHg) exposure, health effects and risk assessment was conducted. The results showed that the levels of exposure to MeHg have the potential to result in an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease to a significant fraction of the population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00447447
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Ambio
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.166278410