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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Next Media: Small-scale gold mining exposes thousands to mercury poisoning

Mercury is a neurotoxin that affects the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls movement. It also harms the kidneys and other organs. Hand tremors, coordination problems and headaches are among the early symptoms of mercury intoxication, which can also cause birth defects
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/videos/watch/next-media-small-scale-gold-mining-exposes-thousands-to-mercury-poisoning/P1694

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