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by: Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council, National Research Council  Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 615.925663 EAN: 9780309071406 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0309071402 Label: National Academies Press Manufacturer: National Academies Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 344 Publication Date: January 15, 2000 Publisher: National Academies Press Studio: National Academies Press Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: A report of the Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury on the incidence of methylmercury poisoning and its effects of human beings, including fetal studies and studies on pregnant females. Softcover. Book Description: Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk. Combustion processes, especially coal-fired power plants, are major sources of mercury contamination in the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering regulating mercury emissions from those plants. Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury reviews the health effects of methylmercury and discusses the estimation of mercury exposure from measured biomarkers, how differences between individuals affect mercury toxicity, and appropriate statistical methods for analysis of the data and thoroughly compares the epidemiological studies available on methylmercury. Included are discussions of current mercury levels on public health and a delineation of the scientific aspects and policy decisions involved in the regulation of mercury. This report is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the public health effects and regulation of mercury. The report also provides an excellent example of the implications of decisions in the risk assessment process for a larger audience. 
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