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PEDIATRICS Vol. 108 No. 1 July 2001, pp. 197-205
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Technical Report: Mercury in the Environment: Implications
for Pediatricians
Mercury is a ubiquitous environmental toxin that
causes a wide range of adverse health effects in humans. Three forms of
mercury (elemental, inorganic, and organic) exist, and each has its own profile of toxicity. Exposure to mercury typically occurs by inhalation or ingestion. Readily absorbed after its inhalation, mercury can be an
indoor air pollutant, for example, after spills of elemental mercury in
the home; however, industry emissions with resulting ambient air
pollution remain the most important source of inhaled mercury. Because
fresh-water and ocean fish may contain large amounts of mercury,
children and pregnant women can have significant exposure if they
consume excessive amounts of fish. The developing fetus and young
children are thought to be disproportionately affected by mercury
exposure, because many aspects of development, particularly brain
maturation, can be disturbed by the presence of mercury. Minimizing
mercury exposure is, therefore, essential to optimal child health. This
review provides pediatricians with current information on mercury,
including environmental sources, toxicity, and treatment and prevention
of mercury exposure.
Statement of reaffirmation:
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AAP Publications Reaffirmed and Retired
Pediatrics 2007 120: 683-684.[Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
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