Real and potential mercury accumulation in human scalp of adolescents: a case study

Mercury (Hg) concentration in human hair is used to estimate methylmercury (MeHg) exposure and establish a reference dose for MeHg intake. In this study, Hg accumulation and MeHg intake were evaluated in relation to fish consumption habits in adolescents from two coastal areas: Angra do Heroísmo (Az...

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Main Author: Vieira, H. C. (author)
Other Authors: Morgado, F. (author), Soares, A. M. V. M. (author), Abreu, S. N. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 1000
Subjects:
Adolescent fish consumers
Human scalp hair
Mercury accumulation
Methylmercury intake
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/17530
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/17530

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http://hdl.handle.net/10773/17530

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