Mercury in the Environment Sources and Health Risks

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fishes.

Hazardous substances.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

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

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Mercury in the Environment

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-RSI-0690

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