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What is mercury?
Mercury is a silver-colored liquid metal that:
is highly toxic
can be found in liquid and vapor
forms; vapors cannot be seen or
smelled
does not dissolve in water or alcohol
has a metallic taste
Why is mercury dangerous?
When spilled, mercury breaks into tiny beads that roll and can stick to surfaces.
Spilled or improperly stored mercury may:
evaporate and contaminate the air
you breathe
remain in the air and environment for
a long time
How can I be exposed to mercury?
Mercury is used in some industrial and household items. It may be found in:
thermometers
thermostats
fluorescent lighting
batteries
clothes irons with automatic shut-off
features
athletic shoes with flashing lights in
the soles (made before 1997)
latex and oil-based paints
(made before 1991)
Mercury is also used in some spiritual and cultural practices.
For example, mercury may be:
burned in oil lamps and candles
added to creams, perfumes, or
bathwater
sprinkled on floors in homes or cars
stored in very small containers that
are worn or carried by people
swallowed
| No metabolic functions are known for which mercury is required. At high concentrations, mercury causes liver and kidney damage and neurological symptoms. Interest has grown in the possible ill health effects of mercury liberated from dental amalgam fillings as well as the increased consumption of fish contaminated with mercury. Hair is used as an index of internal accumulation of mercury provided it was not externally contaminated by exposure to mercury vapor. |
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Fear the Disease, not the Protection
Roanoke Times - April 7, 2008
After all, mercury poisoning shares an alarming number of characteristics with autism: loss of verbal and motor skills, social withdrawal, ...
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Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Thimerosal
Warren Times Gazette - April 2, 2008
He continued, "It is important to point out that thimerosal, the preservative used in some flu vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination, is ethyl mercury ...
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Mercury Rising as a Potent Killer in State
NewsOK.com - March 31, 2008
Symptoms of mercury poisoning include irritability, tremors or shakiness, blurred vision, a prickling sensation on the skin, memory loss and kidney disease ...
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The Dangers of Using Skin Lightening Creams
Natural News.com - March 28, 2008
Toxic levels of mercury lead to mercury poisoning which causes neurological and kidney damage, and may also lead to psychiatric disorders. ...
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Hair Loss Alert: Mercury Poisoning
American Chronicle - March 28, 2008
One possible suspect that is causing your hair loss though is mercury poisoning. Why mercury poisoning? Mercury poisoning is probably more widely prevalent ...
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Dental Office Mercury -- Pollution Source
United Press International - March 27, 2008
However, when exposed to sulfate-reducing bacteria, mercury undergoes a chemical change and becomes methylated -- a potent, ingestible neurotoxin. ...
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Playing with Toxins
Bangor Daily News - March 26, 2008
A study released in June that examined 13 Mainers found bisphenol-A, arsenic, prefluorinated chemicals, phthalates and mercury in some of their bodies, ...
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Dog Fur Reveals Mercury Pollution
RedOrbit - March 22, 2008
A sled dog's thick fur coat may do more than protect it from inclement weather: Scientists say it can be used to detect mercury contamination in the ...
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Parks in Peril
New York Times - March 24, 2008
... air pollution from coal-fired power plants than are its big cities. Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain and kills trees. Mercury emissions poison streams. ...
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Diseases Like Mine Are a Growing Hazard
Washington Post - March 15, 2008
They found traces of all 116 chemicals and pollutants they tested for, including PCBs, insecticides, dioxin, mercury, cadmium and benzene, all highly toxic ...
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How Much is Safe?
People who eat alot of fish may run health risk. Study finds elevated consumption can lead to high intake of mercury.
The amount of canned tuna that is safe to eat each week should be based on a person's body weight according to Washington state's department of health.
Click here for the story.
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