Association of markers of chronic viral hepatitis and blood mercury levels in US reproductive-age women from NHANES 2001–2008: a cross-sectional study

Association of markers of chronic viral hepatitis and blood mercury levels in US reproductive-age women from NHANES 2001–2008: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Methylmercury (MeHg) is a neurotoxin primarily found in seafood; exposures in reproductive-age women are of concern due to vulnerability of the developing fetus. MeHg is mainly eliminated via an enterohepatic cycle involving the live...

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Main Authors: Sheehan Mary C, Burke Thomas A, Breysse Patrick N, Navas-Acien Ana, McGready John, Fox Mary A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Biomonitoring
Developmental neurotoxicity
Hepatitis
Mercury
NHANES
Reproductive-age women
Seafood
Susceptibility
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/62

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