The Problem
Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is a potent neurotoxin.
When inorganic mercury is released into the environment, microbial biotransformation produces methylmercury, easpecially in aquatic environments. This organic compound accumulates in the food chain and concentrates in food stuff eaten by humans.
The most likely routes of human exposure on a population basis are ingestion of methylmercury from contaminated fish—a significant source of nutrition for large segments of the world’s population.
Foster Alternatives to Mercury
• Promote research and development on sustainable, non‐toxic, alternatives to products and processes that contain or use mercury with special emphasis on addressing the needs of developing countries and countries with economies in transition;
• Ensure that developing countries and countries with economies in transition do not become dumping grounds for mercury wastes and excess mercury supplies..
Health Care Without Harm
International Council of Nurses
International Society of Doctors for the Environment
World Federation of Public Health Associations
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