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Mercury in the Environment

Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Department of Health

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Mercury in the Environment
Post Date: September 11, 2019
Resource Type:
  • short PDF
Description:

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.

Author: Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, Health Risk Assessment Unit
Topic:
  • Health
  • Food Chain
  • Pollution
  • Science
Audience:
  • Grades 9-12
  • Informal Educator
  • Higher Education
  • Public
Length in pages or time: 2
Fee?: 0
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Order information or contact: Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, Health Risk Assessment Unit
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