All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. WebMercury is naturally occurring and exists in several forms. and J.L.M.N. ; Morais, C.G. Mercury exists in various forms: elemental (or metallic) and inorganic (to which people may be exposed through their occupation); and organic (e.g., methylmercury, to which people may be exposed through their diet). Res. ; Puttonen, H.; Martola, J.; Pyhnen, M.; Kero, M.; Tuimala, J.; et al. Arrifano, G.P. In health care, mercury-containing thermometers and sphygmomanometers are being replaced by alternative devices. ; Hong, S. Are we facing a crashing wave of neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19? The new studieswhich come from the lab of Matthew Rand, Ph.D., with the URMC Department of Environmental Medicine and appear in the journals Neurotoxicology and Teratology and Toxicological Sciencesbegin to shed light on the mechanism by which mercury may damage developing muscles and motor control. ", Bittner, A., et al. ; Sunol, C.; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Elemental mercury: The human health effects from exposure to low environmental levels of elemental mercury are unknown. At low to moderate dose levels, some effects can be observed but these are reversible once exposure is ceased. Rodriguez Martin-Doimeadios, R.C. Available online: El-Sadr, W.M. Kurki, S.N. For Mercury is found in air, water and soil. Occup Environ Med. Heavy metals are defined in many ways, based on various factors such as density and atomic weight. specifically, they state that, associations of the possible adverse outcomes including neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, cardiovascular toxicity, disrupting endocrine systems and metabolic effects with mercury exposure may depend on the doses and length of the exposure, the type of mercury, the age and sex of : Conceptualization, Investigation, Supervision, Visualization, Writingoriginal draft, Writingreview & editing. (This article belongs to the Special Issue. Mercury bio-accumulates as it moves up the food chain and eventually reaches humans in the form of fish consumption, which is a major food source in many parts of the world. Inorganic mercury compounds are used in some industrial processes and in the making of other chemicals. 5: 4207. Do not use a vacuum to clean up a mercury spill (see the "Cleaning up mercury spills" fact sheet in this series). ; de Nazar, C.G.L. ; Augusto-Oliveira, M. Neurotoxicity and the Global Worst Pollutants: Astroglial Involvement in Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury Intoxication. It exists in three forms that have different properties, usage, and toxicity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency currently acknowledges the health benefits of nutrients in fish, but also recommends that pregnant mothers limit consumption and avoid fish with higher concentrations of MeHg. ; Hsu-Kim, H.; et al. Mutter, J.; Yeter, D. Kawasakis disease, acrodynia, and mercury. Much of this mercury is released into the air; once it falls to earth, it cycles through soils and surface waters, entering streams, lakes, and estuaries. Coal contains mercury and other hazardous air pollutants that are emitted when the coal is burned incoal-fired power plants, industrial boilers and household stoves. The bay was rich in fish and shellfish, providing the main livelihood for local residents and fishermen from other areas. However, mercury is a known neurotoxin that can cause many adverse health effects in B.M.M. Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxin that can impact brain development, particularly in utero. MeHg enters in the environment in the form of industrial pollution and natural sources, settles in the oceans and is eventually absorbed in plants and other small organisms like plankton. Eating in the Amazon: Nutritional Status of the Riverine Populations and Possible Nudge Interventions. Responsibility for the information and views expressed herein lies entirely with the authors; the funding sources have not been involved. Safe Drinking Water Act. Cookies used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on CDC.gov through third party social networking and other websites. The latter condition poses the most difficult questions for human health, yet has been less frequently studied. It is therefore the most likely species of mercury to travel long distances from its original source. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. 0000003886 00000 n Assessing mercury intoxication in isolated/remote populations: Increased S100B mRNA in blood in exposed riverine inhabitants of the Amazon. 0000001494 00000 n ; Aranda-Rivera, A.K. WebMercury (organo) Alkyl Compounds Health Effects According to Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), mercury is not classifiable as a human WebThe COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. ; Goes, G.S. Arrifano, G.P.F. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Genchi, G.; Sinicropi, M.S. 0000303178 00000 n ; et al. Available online: Ferrante, L.; Duczmal, L.H. You also can visit the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp46.html for a toxicological profile of mercury. In the body, elemental mercury can be converted to inorganic mercury. Patanavanich, R.; Glantz, S.A. New research uncovers mercury's long-term health effects. The inorganic salts of mercury are corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested. WebOrganic mercury can be found in fish. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Both blood and urine mercury levels tend to increase with age. A Feature ", Williams, PL., et al. They found that erythritol consumption increases cardiovascular risk, including the risk of a heart attack or stroke, thrombosis (blood clotting), and death related to a cardiovascular event. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. WebThe COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. 0000003045 00000 n People can be exposed to mercury through skin contact, by eating contaminated fish or by breathing mercury vapors that are invisible and odorless. permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. Effects of Chronic Exposure to Mercury on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Activity and Oxidative Stress in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats. Shivayogi, P. Vulnerable population and methods for their safeguard. Pirkle, C.M. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Vision, speech, hearing and walking impairment, Numbness in hands, feet and sometimes around the mouth, Mood swings, memory loss and mental disturbances. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, and arsenic have been the most common heavy metals that induced human poisonings. WebTable 6.2 Major health effects attributed to lead in environmentally exposed populations Organ affected Range of effects reported Haematological system Nervous system Renal system Inhibition of ALA-D (b-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase) and haem synthetase and corresponding accumulation of ALA and FEP (free erythrocyte protoporphyrin). Organic Mercury: People may be exposed when they eat fish or shellfish contaminated with methylmercury. Recognised target organs are the kidneys, central nervous system and thyroid glands. Translational relevance for in vitro/in vivo models: A novel approach to mercury dosing. Daily science news on research developments and the latest scientific innovations, The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances, The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web. Incidences of COVID-19 in major mining municipalities in the Brazilian Amazon: Economic impacts, risks and lessons. A.L.-A. Akca, U.K.; Kesici, S.; Ozsurekci, Y.; Aykan, H.H. Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxin that can impact brain development, particularly in utero. ; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. For general inquiries, please use our contact form. ; Maia, C.S.F. Role for apolipoprotein E in neurodegeneration and mercury intoxication. Mercury compounds vary in toxicity, so OSHA provides standards for each. At least 50 000 people were affected to some extent and more than 2000 cases of Minamata disease were certified. Health effects 0000007960 00000 n WebFor more information. ", Domingo, J., et al. 2002 May;59(5):287-93. Other exposures may result from using or disposing of products containing mercury. The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. Research has found that mercury deposited in three study areas of the Northeast (the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and Catskills) primarily originates outside New York State. Side Effects. Fetuses, infants and young children are four to five times more sensitive to mercury exposure than adults. 0000001321 00000 n Hilson, G.; Van Bockstael, S.; Sauerwein, T.; Hilson, A.; McQuilken, J. Artisanal and small-scale mining, and COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: A preliminary analysis. The developing brains and nervous systems of children are very sensitive to mercury and may be irreversibly damaged by it. Ethylmercury is used as a preservative in some vaccines and does not pose a health risk. Thimerosal and phenylmercuric acetate are other types of organic mercury compounds made in small amounts for use as preservatives. 0000007189 00000 n Kumar, A.; Wu, S. Mercury Pollution in the Arctic from Wildfires: Source Attribution for the 2000s. WebThe COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. ", Donoghue, AM. The lower 95% confidence limit of this estimate was 58 g/L. Friedman, J.; Balaj, M.; Islam, N.; Gu, Y.; Nahmia, P.; Santamaria-Ulloa, C.; Gutierrez Rojas, A.; Rasanathan, K.; Hosseinpoor, A.R. 0000001403 00000 n Silva, G.A.E. To do that, we must look at the most vulnerable populations showing both the highest levels of exposure and a high prevalence of COVID patients. The Nlg1 gene expression is altered when exposed to MeHg during the larva stage. This document is subject to copyright. Santos-Sacramento, L.; Arrifano, G.P. Por que o Mercrio Ainda uma Ameaa Sade Humana e Planetria. ; Kempton, J.W. WebThe Effects of Mercury on Human Health and Ecosystems Humans are primarily exposed to mercury through eating contaminated fish. Kawasaki-like disease in children with COVID-19. ; Alvarez-Leite, J.I. By measuring mercury in blood and in urine, scientists can estimate the amount of mercury that has entered peoples bodies. ", Koizumi, A., et al. Polymorphisms in glutathione-related genes modify mercury concentrations and antioxidant status in subjects environmentally exposed to methylmercury. 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From 2002 to 2003, the number of river miles with advisories increased by 60%. ; et al. startxref These cookies perform functions like remembering presentation options or choices and, in some cases, delivery of web content that based on self-identified area of interests. Total blood mercury is mainly a measure of methyl mercury exposure. Neuropsychiatric symptoms and potential immunologic mechanisms. ; Macchi, B.M. Tsatsakis, A.; Petrakis, D.; Nikolouzakis, T.K. The new research was conducted in the fruit fly Drosophilia, a long-established and important research tool in neuroscience because itenables researchers to study the entire nervous system. CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly The new studies which come from the lab of Matthew Rand, Ph.D., with the URMC Department of Environmental Medicine and appear in the journals Neurotoxicology and Teratology and Toxicological Sciences begin to shed light on the mechanism by which mercury may damage developing muscles and motor control. ; et al. Globally, approximately 6,500 metric tons (1 metric ton = 1,000 kg or 2,200 lbs) of mercury are emitted each year. Mercury occurs naturally in the earth's crust. But few metals, such as lead, cadmium and, mercury are poisonous even in small quantities. However, mercury can also exist in other forms that are deposited locally; scientists have identified many means by which it can be converted into a "local pollutant.". 0000287527 00000 n 0000019316 00000 n Breathing mercury vapors can harm the nervous system, lungs and kidneys. Willson, J. APOE variants affect COVID-19 outcome. Mercury vapors can pass easily from the lungs to the bloodstream. Exposure to mercury even small amounts may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. ; Oliveira, A.A.; Lengert, A.; Oliveira, M.T. Therefore, cognitive thinking, memory, attention, language, and fine motor and visual spatial skills may be affected in children who were exposed to methylmercury as foetuses. An understanding of the possible adverse synergism between these two factors is crucial and urgent for developing future strategies for reducing disparities between developed and underdeveloped/developing countries and the proper management of their vulnerable populations, particularly considering the long-term sequelae of COVID-19. Children can be exposed to methylmercury by eating certain types of fish or if their mothers ate mercury-contaminated fish before their birth. Of that amount, one-third is emitted by natural processes, such as volcanic eruptions and undersea vents. 0000014391 00000 n ; Ke, T.; Zhou, J.C.; Bornhorst, J.; Alekseenko, S.I. The continued release of mercury into the environment from human activity, the presence of mercury in the food chain, and the demonstrated adverse effects on humans are of such concern that in 2013 governments agreed to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. ; Lima, R.R. Side Effects. For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines). Mercury contamination is a serious issue that impacts both ecosystem and human health on a global scale. Mercury is toxic. Exposure to mercury, even small amounts, may cause serious health problems. People can be exposed to mercury through skin contact, by eating contaminated fish or by breathing mercury vapors that are invisible and odorless. Mercury is released into the environment from many sources. Mercury is found in air, water and soil. %PDF-1.4 % ; Pereira, R.J.B. In. Currently, the largest single source of human mercury emissions in the U.S. is the electric utility industry. Cicero, C.E. Sawadogo, W.; Tsegaye, M.; Gizaw, A.; Adera, T. Overweight and obesity as risk factors for COVID-19-associated hospitalisations and death: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methylmercury also biomagnifies. ; Arrifano, G.d.P. This research was supported by the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico (CNPq, grant numbers 427784/2018-2, 313406/2021-9 and 406442/2022-3) and the Fundao Amaznia de Amparo a Estudos e Pesquisas (FAPESPA). ; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Lopes-Arajo, A.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; da Rocha, F.F. Mercury is found widely in the environment, occurring both naturally and as a result of human activities. Currently in Europe less than one third of chlorine production is still based on mercury technology, with a view to phase this out completely by 2020. Mercury contamination is a serious issue that impacts both ecosystem and human health on a global scale. The second component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) charge to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) was to review current knowledge and ; Vasconcellos, A.C.S. Wei, H.F.; Anchipolovsky, S.; Vera, R.; Liang, G.; Chuang, D.M. ; Seidel, I.; Sevier, J.; Wendt, J.; Kogan, M. One mans swordfish story: The link between Alzheimers disease and mercury exposure. DETER-INPE, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais. Therefore, future mechanistic studies at the pre-clinical level addressing molecular and cellular pathways are necessary to better understand this interaction. Microscopic organisms in water and soil can convert elemental and inorganic mercury into an organic mercury compound, methylmercury, which accumulates in the food chain. Clinical and biochemical indexes from 2019-nCoV infected patients linked to viral loads and lung injury. Ritchie, K.; Chan, D.; Watermeyer, T. The cognitive consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic: Collateral damage? Basta, P.C. de Castro, F.F. The myth of gravity concentration to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining. Bioconcentration (or biomagnification) refers to how mercury concentrations increase going up the food chain, becoming concentrated in higher-level predators such as fish, birds, minks, and otters. Mercury is emitted in a combination of different chemical forms, each of which behaves differently once emitted. (3) Would highly exposed individuals need a different healthcare approach to manage COVID-19 sequelae? Some organisms convert fumes from burning coal into organic mercury. Crespo-Lopez, M.E. Bhringraj is a common weed in India. ; Bastos, W.R. ; Herculano, A.M.; do Nascimento, J.L. : Investigation, Writingoriginal draft, Writingreview & editing. Mercury is currently ranked as the third toxic substance of global concern for human health, and its emissions to the atmosphere have increased globally. 0000004632 00000 n ; Mourao, D.S. DHEC offers analytical services through a doctor's office for mercury blood levels. It is used in some thermometers, dental amalgams, fluorescent light bulbs, some electrical switches, mining, and some industrial processes. 0000075610 00000 n ; Souza, C.B.A.d. If repeatedly eaten or applied to the skin over long period of time, some inorganic mercury compounds can cause effects similar to what is seen with long term mercury vapor exposure, including neurological disturbances, memory problems, skin rash, and kidney abnormalities. Since its beginning, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused about 6.81 mi deaths as of 31 January 2023 [, COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, exposure mainly occurs through consumption of fish and shellfish contaminated with methylmercury and through worker inhalation of elemental mercury vapours during industrial processes. What we have to appreciate is that the musculoskeletal system is really sort of a continuation of the nervous system, said Rand. Two properties of methylmercury, its ability to bioaccumulate and to bioconcentrate, contribute to its toxicity. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes by these third parties. The health effects associated with mercury are dependant on how a person is exposed to mercury (either via inhalation, ingestion or dermal absorption) and the chemical form of mercury when exposure occurs. Amazon forests capture high levels of atmospheric mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining. Mercury and its compounds exist in three general forms: Although all mercury compounds are toxic, the small-chain alkyl compounds are the most hazardous. 0000004482 00000 n 0000002250 00000 n Machado, C.L.R. Globally, most of the mercury released into the environment by human activities is due to the burning of fossil fuels, waste incineration and gold mining. Thus, reducing emissions in other regions of the U.S. is important for decreasing mercury pollution in New York State. This metal can travel a long distance into the atmosphere, depositing and contaminating areas with no anthropogenic mercury sources, such as the Arctic [, Once in the human body, this metal is able to cause deleterious effects in multiple systems such as the Central Nervous System (CNS), the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the immunological system, the urinary system or the hematological system, among others [, Worryingly, the levels of human exposure to mercury during the pandemic could be even higher than those of previous years. ; Taverner, T.; Chandan, J.S. +32-2-676 73 51, This is the sixth issue in a series of scientific publications called FOCS: Focus on Chlorine Science. WHO has closely monitored scientific evidence relating to the use of thiomersal as a vaccine preservative for more than 10 years, and has consistently reached the same conclusion: there is no evidence that the amount of thiomersal used in vaccines poses a health risk. Cookies used to make website functionality more relevant to you. 0000077554 00000 n Chronic: 0.0002 mg/m3. WebHealth effects caused by long-term exposure to mercury vapors Anxiety Excessive shyness Anorexia Sleeping problems Loss of appetite Irritability Fatigue Levels of up to 50 g/l in urine found no adverse effects in humans. In the chlor-alkali industry elemental (metallic) mercury is used in the electrolysis of sodium chloride to make caustic soda and chlorine. ; Grotto, D.; de Marco, K.C. 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These findings indicate that mercury exposure disrupts this process, with effects that may not appear until adulthood.". ; et al. WebInhalation of mercury vapor may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, renal disorders, central nervous system effects characterized by neurobehavioral changes, peripheral nervous system toxicity, renal toxicity (immunologic glomerular 0000211943 00000 n A series of new studies from researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) indicate that exposure may disrupt the early development of the connections between muscles and the brain, which could lead to motor control problems later in life. "They're connected and neural impulses are responsible for the muscle contractions that move our body. "Global Human Threat: The Potential Synergism between Mercury Intoxication and COVID-19" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. You can review and change the way we collect information below. The three forms are called elemental (or metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. The following resources contain valuable information about the health effects of mercury. 0000016647 00000 n Once in the air, mercury falls to the ground with rain, sleet and snow, landing on soil or water bodies and causing contamination. Contributing to this knowledge, here, we compile and discuss what we currently know about the mechanisms shared by the two pathological conditions. 0000004298 00000 n ; Dezencourt, J.; Sousa Passos, C.J. This form of mercury is harmful if inhaled, eaten, or placed on the skin for long periods of time. ; Lopes-Arajo, A.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; Alvarez-Leite, J.I. "What we have to appreciate is that the musculoskeletal system is really sort of a continuation of the nervous system," said Rand. Some of the heavy metals are essential as nutrients for humans such as iron, cobalt and, zinc in small quantities but are toxic in higher quantities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The primary health effect of methylmercury is impaired neurological development. WebThe Gulf of Mexico oil spills impacts are wide-reaching and will likely have long-lasting effects on the physical, psychological, social, and economic health of populations in the affected regions. Basu, N.; Abass, K.; Dietz, R.; Krmmel, E.; Rautio, A.; Weihe, P. The impact of mercury contamination on human health in the Arctic: A state of the science review. articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without ; Yap, P.S. ; Orellana, J.D.Y. Many victims of these accidents exhibited a range of neurological symptoms similar to cerebral palsy, including muscle weakness and impaired motor control. Toxicity. ; Jimenez-Moreno, M.; Fernandez-Trujillo, S.; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; Macchi, B.M. There continues to be strong pressure from the regulatory bodies to remove mercury wherever possible from industrial uses and products. Xie, Y.; Bowe, B.; Al-Aly, Z. Burdens of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 by severity of acute infection, demographics and health status. ; et al. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. ; Simoes, M.R. Implications of COVID-19 on global environmental pollution and carbon emissions with strategies for sustainability in the COVID-19 era. ; Abbasi-Jorjandi, M.; Asadikaram, G.; Sharif-Zak, M.; Seyedi, F.; Khaksari Haddad, M.; Zangouey, M. Paraoxonase 1 rs662 polymorphism, its related variables, and COVID-19 intensity: Considering gender and post-COVID complications. ; Camargo, R.B. ; Carocci, A.; Lauria, G.; Catalano, A. Mercury Exposure and Heart Diseases. ; Priss, A.R.S. 0000001725 00000 n ; Kantonen, J.; Kaivola, K.; Hokkanen, L.; Myrnp, M.I. 0000004102 00000 n The most common way people in the United States are exposed to mercury is by eating fish containing methylmercury - a form of mercury. Find support for a specific problem in the support section of our website. Minamata disease peaked in the 1950s, with severe cases suffering brain damage, paralysis, incoherent speech and delirium. According to Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), mercury is not classifiable as a human carcinogen, although the EPA classifies mercury chloride and methyl mercury as possible human carcinogens. Infection may develop, requiring surgical drainage and removal of the mercury. The second group is people who are regularly exposed (chronic exposure) to high levels of mercury (such as populations that rely on subsistence fishing or people who are occupationally exposed). WebHow Mercury Affects Peoples Health . Toxic metal exposure as a possible risk factor for COVID-19 and other respiratory infectious diseases. "Levels of Metals and Organic Substances in Blood and Urine of Workers at a New Hazardous Waste Incinerator. The U.S. EPA has issued warnings against eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish and advises limiting the intake of other ocean fish. 0000003154 00000 n Effects of air pollution on human 0000000876 00000 n Ashley E. Peppriell et al, Latent effects of early-life methylmercury exposure on motor function in Drosophila, Neurotoxicology and Teratology (2021). Thank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors. No special ", Burger, J., K. Gaines, and M. Gochfeld. Mercury may combine with carbon or carbon-containing substances to make organic mercury compounds. Dolf van Wijk Executive Director Tel. 0000002745 00000 n trailer A less common exposure to mercury is when elemental mercury or products containing elemental mercury break and release mercury vapors into the air. ; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Paraense, R.; Macchi, B.M. 0000002665 00000 n ; Muckle, G.; Lemire, M. Managing mercury exposure in northern Canadian communities. Foley, M.M. Literature gaps on epidemiological data are also highlighted, considering the coincident prevalence. ; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxin that can impact brain development, particularly in utero. WebInorganic mercury compounds are water soluble with a bioavailability of 7% to 15% after ingestion; they are also irritants and cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Mercury then circulates in the atmosphere and is redistributed throughout the environment. Abstract. ; Sallis, J.F. Living in the Southern Hemisphere: Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Amazonian Riverine Populations. ; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Lopes-Araujo, A.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Yuki Takeda, P.; Macchi, B.M. It can adversely affect a baby's growing brain and nervous system. Mercury is a toxic pollutant that accumulates in fish and affects humans and animals that eat fish.
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