Cadmium and mercury exposure over time in Swedish children.

Author: Lundh T, Axmon A, Skerfving S, Broberg K.

Source: Environmental Research.

Year: 2016

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Abstract / Excerpt:

The exposure to Cd was very low but still might increase the risk of disease later in life. Moreover, b-Cd only showed a minor decrease, indicating that Cd pollution should be further restricted. b-Hg was relatively low and decreasing, probably because of reduced use of dental amalgam and lower Hg intake from fish. The b-Cd and b-Hg levels decreased much less than the levels of lead in the blood as previously found in the same children.

Citation: Lundh T, Axmon A, Skerfving S, Broberg K. Cadmium and mercury exposure over time in Swedish children. Environmental Research. 2016; 150:600-5.