Phrases with «blood mercury»

"Blood mercury" refers to the presence of a harmful metal called mercury in a person's bloodstream. This can happen through exposure to certain substances or eating contaminated food. It's important to measure blood mercury levels because high amounts can be toxic and cause health problems. Full definition

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Sentences with «blood mercury»

Results are expected this summer of Canada's largest ever Inuit health survey, which was conducted in 2007 and 2008 and included measurements of blood mercury levels. (cbc.ca)
«A double in the cord blood mercury concentrations (e.g. a change in the concentration from 8 to 16 micrograms per litre) is associated to a 7.7 gram reduction in the weight of the placenta and also shows a pattern of negative association with the newborn's head circumference,» explain Mario Murcia and Ferran Ballester, co-authors of the study. (sciencedaily.com)
In adults, elevated blood mercury levels are associated with impaired brain function [pdf], and acute mercury poisoning has been documented in people who consumed substantial amounts of high - mercury seafood in a short period of time. (discovermagazine.com)
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