Hair Mercury Concentrations and Fish Consumption Patterns in Florida Residents

Hair Mercury Concentrations and Fish Consumption Patterns in Florida Residents

Mercury exposure through the consumption of fish and shellfish represents a significant public health concern in the United States. Recent research has demonstrated higher seafood consumption and subsequent increased risk of methylmercury exposure among subpopulations living in coastal areas. The id...

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Main Authors: Adam M. Schaefer, Emily L. Jensen, Gregory D. Bossart, John S. Reif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
mercury
dietary exposure
fish consumption
sentinel species
Florida
bottlenose dolphins
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/7/6709

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