| Mercury in the Environment |
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September 11, 2019 |
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This fact sheet is geared to high school or college teachers who want in-depth information about mercury in the environment and in fish. Topics addressed include mercury chemistry, toxicity, and the symptoms of mercury toxicity. The fact sheet also explains the health risk assessment process that results in fish consumption advice for Minnesota lakes and rivers, as detailed in the annual Minnesota Fish Consumption Advisory.
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Minnesota Department of Health,
Division of Environmental Health,
Health Risk Assessment Unit |
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2 |
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0 |
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Minnesota Department of Health,
Division of Environmental Health,
Health Risk Assessment Unit |
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| MAEE Partner |
Minnesota Department of Health
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Mercury in the Environment
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Department of Health
This fact sheet is geared to high school or college teachers who want in-depth information about mercury in the environment and in fish. Topics addressed include mercury chemistry, toxicity, and the symptoms of mercury toxicity. The fact sheet also explains the health risk assessment process that results in fish consumption advice for Minnesota lakes and rivers, as detailed in the annual Minnesota Fish Consumption Advisory.