Mercury exposure in ASGM communities
is associated with adverse health effects including
kidney dysfunction, autoimmune dysfunctions,
and neurological symptoms.
Urinary mercury concentrations in ASGM communities are above the concentrations that have been associated with neurologic and kidney effects.
Fish, a major source of protein for many populations inASGM areas, are contaminated with methyl mercury as evidenced by hair mercury
concentrations. Many of the hair mercury concentrations are reported to be considerably
above the concentration associated with
the PTWI.
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