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Methylmercury exposure and adverse cardiovascular effects in Faroese whaling men

Methylmercury (MeHg), a worldwide contaminant found in fish and seafood, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. The researchers examined 42 Faroese whaling men (30

Publication Date: 
01/03/2009
Anna L. Choi, Pal Weihe, Esben Budtz-Jrgensen & et al
Environmental Health Perspectives
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Tags:
Islands, Food Contamination, Whales, Health Effects, Health, Heart Diseases, Mercury, Denmark