Mercury contamination: the slow and invisible death of indigenous peoples and riverside communities

 There are three chemical forms of mercury: metallic, inorganic, and organic, with methylmercury (MeHg) being the most common form of organic mercury found in the food chain. MeHg is also the most toxic form to humans, as it mainly affects the central nervous system, although the liver, kidneys and cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and immune systems may also be affected.

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