Mercury is a largely uncontrollable heavy metal contaminant in that it is globally ubiquitous,
and environmentally persistent. The element has the potential for global mobilization …

The present paper provides an outline of the developmental and behavioural characteristics
that make children, especially the fetus and young child, more vulnerable to contaminants …

Possible connections between immunization and developmental disorders, most notably
autistic disorders, have been the subject of a great deal of debate and have caused much …

Reason for posting: Fish is a healthy food choice. However, some predatory fish accumulate
particularly high levels of mercury that can be toxic, particularly to developing fetuses. 1 …

1. LaDou J, Landrigan P, Bailar JC III, Foa V, Frank A, on behalf of the Collegium Ramazzini.
A call for an international ban on asbestos [editorial]. CMAJ 2001; 164 (4): 489-90. 2. Camus …

Ithank John Ruedy for his careful reading of this public health column1 and for bringing forth
Clarkson's excellent article2 on the physiology and toxicology of mercury. In writing the …

" The fact that mercury can be absorbed and reach toxic levels in human tissues makes any
and all exposure to that element of scientific interest"-JW Reinhardt, Department of …

Ithank John Ruedy for his careful reading of this public health column1 and for bringing forth
Clarkson's excellent article2 on the physiology and toxicology of mercury. In writing the …

1. LaDou J, Landrigan P, Bailar JC III, Foa V, Frank A, on behalf of the Collegium Ramazzini.
A call for an international ban on asbestos [editorial]. CMAJ 2001; 164 (4): 489-90. 2. Camus …

Palmar erythema is a clinical sign presenting with symetrical erythema of both palms. It is
usually asymptomatic and may seldom be seen in healthy individuals. Systemic diseases …