Maternal methylmercury exposure through rice ingestion and child neurodevelopment in the first three years: a prospective cohort study in rural China

Maternal methylmercury exposure through rice ingestion and child neurodevelopment in the first three years: a prospective cohort study in rural China

Abstract Background Rice is an important dietary source for methylmercury; however, rice does not contain the same beneficial nutrients as fish. Our main objective was to assess associations of prenatal methylmercury exposure through rice ingestion with child neurodevelopment in rural China. Methods...

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Main Authors: Sarah E. Rothenberg, Susan A. Korrick, Jihong Liu, Yanfen Nong, Hua Nong, Chuan Hong, Eva P. Trinh, Xu Jiang, Fred J. Biasini, Fengxiu Ouyang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Methylmercury
Neurodevelopment
Neurotoxicant
Rice consumption
Left-behind children
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00732-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00732-z

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