Mercury in the Environment : Sources and Health Risks.

Examines environmental and public health effects of mercury. Discusses sources of mercury in the environment, the fate of mercury released to the environment, the risks of human methylmercury exposure and poisoning, including recommended exposure limits and health risks from fish consumption, and wi...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines environmental and public health effects of mercury. Discusses sources of mercury in the environment, the fate of mercury released to the environment, the risks of human methylmercury exposure and poisoning, including recommended exposure limits and health risks from fish consumption, and wildlife methylmercury exposure. Includes tables.
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