Health study to assess the human health effects of mercury exposure to fish consumed from the Everglades: Final report

Fleming, LE; Watkins, S; Bean, JA; Stephens, D; Hubbard, C

HERO ID

1061870

Reference Type

Technical Report

Year

1995

Language

English

HERO ID 1061870
Year 1995
Title Health study to assess the human health effects of mercury exposure to fish consumed from the Everglades: Final report
Authors Fleming, LE; Watkins, S; Bean, JA; Stephens, D; Hubbard, C
Publisher Text Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
City Atlanta, GA
Abstract The majority of the participants had fished in the Everglades for years. However, they reported relatively low intake of fish and had low hair mercury levels compared with similar populations in prior studies. Although 71 percent of the participants knew of the State Health Advisories concerning the ingestion of mercury contaminated fish, this did not change their consumption habits. Statistical analysis revealed that recent (within six months) fish and wildlife consumption was not associated with hair mercury level. The second phase, due to a small number of participants, was unrevealing but provided a useful protocol for evaluating subclinical neurologic effects.
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Number Of Pages 162
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Language Text English