Exposure to toxic mercury (Hg) is a growing health hazard throughout the world today …. Children are particularly vulnerable to Hg intoxication …. The presence of Hg in fish, thermometers, dental amalgams, vaccine preservatives, and in the atmosphere has made this particular toxic metal an increasing focus of health authorities and interest groups …. this review examines studies of Hg exposure in children, including fetal exposure …. neonatal and infant exposure …. from breast milk of lactating mothers, fish consumption in young children, and finally dental amalgam in older children.
Category Archives: Environment
Pelletier et al. (2010) Forecasting potential global environmental costs of livestock production 2000-2050
Given the large differences in impacts associated with plant versus livestock protein-based diets, satisfying nutritional requirements through largely plant-based, regionally appropriate diets must be emphasized …. As of 2000, the livestock sector is estimated to have contributed 14% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (18% taking into account land use, land use change, and forestry) (5), 63% of reactive nitrogen mobilization*, and consumed 58% of directly used human-appropriated biomass globally (3) …. Across the board reductions in per capita consumption of livestock products should similarly be a policy priority.
