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The importance of mercury determination and speciation to the health of the general population
Abstract:
It is well known that the toxicokinetics (i.e. absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) of mercury
is highly dependent on the form of mercury to which a receptor has been exposed. The aim of this
paper is to summarize the available health effects information for mercury and mercury compounds in
the international scientific literature (1940-2003) and to point to the need for increased Hg control of
water and food, including mercury speciation, especially in Mediterranean countries.
Keywords:
Mercury, toxicokinetics, health, speciation, Mediterranean countries