Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is an important livelihood activity in many low-and
middle-income countries. It is widely acknowledged that there are a myriad of health risk and …

Abstract In Suriname, mercury (Hg) use has recently increased because of gold mining,
which has put fish-reliant communities (eg, Indigenous and Tribal) at risk of enhanced Hg …

Mercury is a heavy metal toxicant that is prevalent throughout the environment. Organic
forms of mercury, such as methylmercury (MeHg), can cross the placenta and can lead to …

The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is estimated to be the largest
anthropogenic source of mercury pollution worldwide, and not surprisingly human …

The environmental contamination by methylmercury (MeHg) is a major concern for public
health. The effects of MeHg in the central nervous system (CNS) of adult animals have been …

4. Lynch ML, Huang LS, Cox C, Strain JJ, Myers GJ, Bonham MP, et al. 2011. Varying
coefficient function models to explore interactions between maternal nutritional status and …

Katingan River has been contaminated by mercury from ASGM activities since the early
2000s. This study aims to assess the risk of mercury exposure from Katingan fish …

Abstract Background In Suriname, 20% of pregnancies end in adverse birth outcomes.
While prenatal exposure to metals may lead to adverse health outcomes, exposure …

Exposure to mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) may have an effect on pregnant women. We
assessed the effect of exposure to mercury and lead on liver and kidney functions in a …

Globally, adverse birth outcomes are increasingly linked to prenatal exposure to
environmental contaminants, such as mercury, manganese, and lead. This study aims to …