For instance, in odontology, this metal is used as dental amalgam; in the cosmetic industry, it is used as an ingredient for skin-lightening products; and in gold mining activity, it is used as the key component separating gold particles from sediments/rocks [, Many people consider mercury pollution as a local issue; however, the science has proven that this is far from true. Mercury is an element that cannot be destroyed; therefore, mercury already in use can be recycled for other essential uses, with no further need for mercury mining. Global Human Threat: The Potential Synergism between Mercury Intoxication and COVID-19. Long COVID: Major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. and L.S.S. 0000001452 00000 n Vision, speech, hearing and walking impairment, Numbness in hands, feet and sometimes around the mouth, Mood swings, memory loss and mental disturbances. Precautions. ; Priss, A.R.S. 0000003921 00000 n A systematic review. Mercury Exposure in Munduruku Indigenous Communities from Brazilian Amazon: Methodological Background and an Overview of the Principal Results. ; Carrera, J.-P.; Li, S.; Zarebski, A.E. Large-scale projects in the amazon and human exposure to mercury: The case-study of the Tucuru Dam. Smoking Is Associated With COVID-19 Progression: A Meta-analysis. A series of new studies from researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) indicate that exposure may disrupt the early development of the connections between muscles and the brain, which could lead to motor control problems later in life. Long-Term Respiratory and Neurological Sequelae of COVID-19. Sharma, P.; Behl, T.; Sharma, N.; Singh, S.; Grewal, A.S.; Albarrati, A.; Albratty, M.; Meraya, A.M.; Bungau, S. COVID-19 and diabetes: Association intensify risk factors for morbidity and mortality. The COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. ; Tartof, S.Y. 0000074856 00000 n ; Ongkeko, W.M. ; Ribeiro-Dos-Santos, A.; Vieira, J.; Silva, A.; Macchi, B.M. Human Mercury Exposure in Yanomami Indigenous Villages from the Brazilian Amazon. Toxicity. ; Augusto-Oliveira, M.; Souza-Monteiro, J.R.; Macchi, B.M. WebFor more information. Passos, C.J. Inorganic mercury compounds are used in some industrial processes and in the making of other chemicals. ; Macchi, B.M. 0000024109 00000 n The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 6% of child-bearing aged women in the United States have a blood mercury level that is unsafe for a developing fetus. Xu, E.; Xie, Y.; Al-Aly, Z. ; Cook, J.R.; Nordvig, A.S.; Shalev, D.; Sehrawat, T.S. DHEC charges a nominal fee for this service. ; Hacon, S.S. Mercury Contamination: A Growing Threat to Riverine and Urban Communities in the Brazilian Amazon. Furthermore, based on the most recent evidence, we justify and propose a case study of the vulnerable populations of the Brazilian Amazon. Akca, U.K.; Kesici, S.; Ozsurekci, Y.; Aykan, H.H. WebThe Effects of Mercury on Human Health and Ecosystems Humans are primarily exposed to mercury through eating contaminated fish. or, by Mark Michaud, University of Rochester Medical Center. Look for and follow state and national fish consumption advisories. ; Zhang, M.; Ko, S.; Chen, F. An Update on Cardiovascular Risk Factors After Kawasaki Disease. Some of the heavy metals are essential as nutrients for humans such as iron, cobalt and, zinc in small quantities but are toxic in higher quantities. 0000007781 00000 n L.S.-S.: Investigation, Writingoriginal draft, Writingreview & editing. Currently in Europe less than one third of chlorine production is still based on mercury technology, with a view to phase this out completely by 2020. positive feedback from the reviewers. ; Erkenswick, G.; Evers, D.C.; Fernandez, L.E. 0000016647 00000 n Mercury may combine with carbon or carbon-containing substances to make organic mercury compounds. ; Le Blond, J.; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. ; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. Defining safe levels of mercury in blood continues to be an active research area. ; Oliveira, M.W. Foley, M.M. These findings indicate that mercury exposure disrupts this process, with effects that may not appear until adulthood.. Age-adjusted COVID-19 mortality in state capitals in different regions of Brazil. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. ; Burbano, R.M.R. Genetic Susceptibility to Neurodegeneration in Amazon: Apolipoprotein E Genotyping in Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Mercury. and the Mental Health Service Line at the W.G. Mercury: What can we learn from the Amazon? ; Nascimento, J.L.M.d. Mercury and its compounds exist in three general forms: Although all mercury compounds are toxic, the small-chain alkyl compounds are the most hazardous. Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed. Vassallo, D.V. "A 30-year follow-up of residual effects on New Zealand School Dental Nurses, from occupational mercury exposure. ; Leo, J.; Vasso, R.C. ; Seidel, I.; Sevier, J.; Wendt, J.; Kogan, M. One mans swordfish story: The link between Alzheimers disease and mercury exposure. Tsatsakis, A.; Petrakis, D.; Nikolouzakis, T.K. The latter condition poses the most difficult questions for human health, yet has been less frequently studied. Crespo-Lopez, M.E. You are accessing a machine-readable page. Mercury is classified as a heavy metal (atomic weight 200.59) and is well known as being among the most toxic of metals (World Health Organization, 2007). 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Mercury also may enter water bodies through a direct discharge of industrial waste or municipal sewage. Blood and urine mercury in the U.S. population were similar to levels seen in other developed countries. All Forms, Applications, Registrations, Reporting www.epa.gov/mercury/health-effects-exposures-mercury. 0000003291 00000 n 0000004102 00000 n 38 0 obj <> endobj From 2002 to 2003, the number of river miles with advisories increased by 60%. de Castro, F.F. 0000303451 00000 n At low vapor concentrations over a long time, neurological disturbances, Symptoms and risk factors for long COVID in non-hospitalized adults. Note that from the first issue of 2016, this journal uses article numbers instead of page numbers. 0000007189 00000 n Seventy-five bodies of water in New York State have fish consumption advisories due to elevated mercury levels. ; Kempton, J.W. Arrifano, G.P. 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Feature papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and must receive People may be exposed to mercury in any of its forms under different circumstances. 0000075754 00000 n A series of new studies from researchers at URMC indicate that mercury exposure may disrupt the early development of the connections between muscles Researchers in the Rand lab are currently working to translate these new findings into animal models -- in collaboration with the lab of Deborah Cory-Slechta, Ph.D. Rand is also collaborating with the Seychelles research team to see if muscle weakness, loss of motor skills, and other symptoms can be observed in the mothers and their children many of whom are now adults that are a part of the study. The extent of the effects produced from exposure to metallic mercury will largely depend on the dose (how much), the duration (how long) and the route of exposure (how you came into contact with it). I am WebHealth effects caused by long-term exposure to mercury vapors Anxiety Excessive shyness Anorexia Sleeping problems Loss of appetite Irritability Fatigue But few metals, such as lead, cadmium and, mercury are poisonous even in small quantities. "Ethnic Differences in Risk from Mercury Among Savannah River Fishermen. ; Siddiqi, Z.; Eba, A.; Mahdi, F. Association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms with COVID-19 susceptibility and its outcome. Public Health 2023, 20, 4207. WebHEALTH EFFECTS OF MERCURY AT A GLANCE Nervous system developmental delays, impaired vision and hearing, motor function, brain function, IQ Cardiovascular Hu, X.F. For this reason, even relatively low concentrations of mercury in water can contaminate an entire food chain and make fish unsafe for human consumption. A study in 2003 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 8% of American women of childbearing age had blood mercury levels exceeding those deemed safe by the U.S. EPA. Mercury is currently ranked as the third toxic substance of global concern for human health, and its emissions to the atmosphere have increased globally. However, mercury can also exist in other forms that are deposited locally; scientists have identified many means by which it can be converted into a "local pollutant.". Sawadogo, W.; Tsegaye, M.; Gizaw, A.; Adera, T. Overweight and obesity as risk factors for COVID-19-associated hospitalisations and death: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Fetuses, infants and young children are four to five times more sensitive to mercury exposure than adults. It has been confirmed that mercury emissions to the atmosphere have increased in the past decade [, Furthermore, recent evidence on the possible involvement of mercury in COVID-19 severity due to the respiratory dysfunctions associated with metal exposure has been compiled [. Research conducted by the Seychelles Child Development Studyan international research consortium consisting of University of Rochester and the Seychelles Ministries of Health and Education, Ulster University in Northern Ireland, and the Karolinska Institute in Swedenhas shown that the fatty acids in fish enhance developmental and educational outcomes and may even help protect the developing brain from the harmful effects of mercury. Both COVID-19 and mercury exposure present a high prevalence in similar regions: East and Southeast Asia, South America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Mercury neurotoxicity in gold miners. ; et al. 0000309442 00000 n Many victims of these accidents exhibited a range of neurological symptoms similar to cerebral palsy, including muscle weakness and impaired motor control. ", Frumkin, H., et al. It is released into the air when coal and other fossil fuels are burned. ; do Nascimento, J.L.M. Two properties of methylmercury, its ability to bioaccumulate and to bioconcentrate, contribute to its toxicity. ", Williams, PL., et al. WebHealth effects caused by long-term exposure to mercury vapors Anxiety Excessive shyness Anorexia Sleeping problems Loss of appetite Irritability Fatigue Forgetfulness Mercury then circulates in the atmosphere and is redistributed throughout the environment. "Global Human Threat: The Potential Synergism between Mercury Intoxication and COVID-19" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. This site uses cookies to assist with navigation, analyse your use of our services, collect data for ads personalisation and provide content from third parties. Mercury exposure in the womb - which can result from a mother's consumption of fish and shellfish that contain methylmercury - can adversely affect a baby's growing brain and nervous system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Mercury is currently ranked as the third toxic substance of global concern for human health, and its emissions to the atmosphere have increased globally. WebTable 6.2 Major health effects attributed to lead in environmentally exposed populations Organ affected Range of effects reported Haematological system Nervous system Renal system Inhibition of ALA-D (b-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase) and haem synthetase and corresponding accumulation of ALA and FEP (free erythrocyte protoporphyrin). Available online: Ferrante, L.; Duczmal, L.H. The primary health effect of methylmercury is impaired neurological development. Inorganic Mercury: People may be exposed if they work where inorganic mercury compounds are used. Magesh, S.; John, D.; Li, W.T. The new studieswhich come from the lab of Matthew Rand, Ph.D., with the URMC Department of Environmental Medicine and appear in the journals Neurotoxicology and Teratology and Toxicological Sciencesbegin to shed light on the mechanism by which mercury may damage developing muscles and motor control. The Convention obliges government Parties to take a range of actions, including to address mercury emissions to air and to phase-out certain mercury-containing products. Considering that our understanding of the genetic susceptibility to the virus infection and its deleterious consequences has just begun, it is likely that the number of genes shown to influence both conditions will increase in the coming years. CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. Nalbandian, A.; Sehgal, K.; Gupta, A.; Madhavan, M.V. ; et al. Organic mercury compounds are formed when mercury combines with carbon. With the FOCS series, we want to facilitate the knowledge gathering of scientists, regulators and key decision makers. ; Haagmans, B.L. At least 50 000 people were affected to some extent and more than 2000 cases of Minamata disease were certified. G.d.P.A. You can unsubscribe at any time and we'll never share your details to third parties. Toxicity. ; Lima, R.R. In this sense elemental mercury is considered a "global pollutant." You seem to have javascript disabled. In the Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals (Fourth Report), CDC scientists measured total mercury in the blood of 8,373 participants aged one year and older who took part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during 20032004. Clinical and biochemical indexes from 2019-nCoV infected patients linked to viral loads and lung injury. 0000000996 00000 n ; Aaseth, J.; Anesti, O.; Sarigiannis, D.A. Abbas, M.; Verma, S.; Verma, S.; Siddiqui, S.; Khan, F.H. 2004 Nov 27;197(10):625-32; discussion 621. ; Batu, E.D. ; Grotto, D.; de Marco, K.C. Thimerosal and phenylmercuric acetate are other types of organic mercury compounds made in small amounts for use as preservatives. Exposure to methylmercury is of Cookies used to track the effectiveness of CDC public health campaigns through clickthrough data. interesting to readers, or important in the respective research area. Long-term brain damage from inhaled elemental mercury can also occur. ; Berzas Nevado, J.J.; Guzman Bernardo, F.J.; Jimenez Moreno, M.; Arrifano, G.P. WebTIME COURSE: Symptoms develop within a few hours of exposure to mercury. 0000001898 00000 n Noting that the main source of mercury in the human body is dental amalgam (1 27 ug a day). The industrial activities of the last century have caused massive increases in human exposure to heavy metals. WebThe COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. The researchers identified a gene called Nlg1 that encodes a protein found in muscles that plays an important role in forming the connections between muscles and neurons, known as the neuromuscular junction. 2. 0000002745 00000 n Chen, R.; Wang, K.; Yu, J.; Howard, D.; French, L.; Chen, Z.; Wen, C.; Xu, Z. Saving Lives, Protecting People, What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Section 2: Biomonitoring helps to shape policies that affect our health, Section 3: Biomonitoring teaches us about nutrition, Section 4: Biomonitoring helps us respond to health emergencies, Section 5: Learn more about biomonitoring, Dioxins, Furans and Dioxin-Like Polychlorinated Biphenyls, NNAL (4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol), Organophosphorus Insecticides: Dialkyl Phosphate Metabolites, Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. ; Aschner, M.; Lima, R.R. Among selected subsistence fishing populations, between 1.5/1000 and 17/1000 children showed cognitive impairment (mild mental retardation) caused by the consumption of fish containing mercury. Basu, N.; Abass, K.; Dietz, R.; Krmmel, E.; Rautio, A.; Weihe, P. The impact of mercury contamination on human health in the Arctic: A state of the science review. The following resources contain valuable information about the health effects of mercury. The geochemistry of mercury in central Amazonian soils developed on the Alter-do-Chao formation of the lower Tapajos River Valley, Para state, Brazil. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. These are integrated systems and when a fetus is forming, muscle tissue and neural tissue need to talk to each other to get wired up. Genchi, G.; Sinicropi, M.S. 2019 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Mercury is currently ranked as the third toxic substance of global concern for human health, and its emissions to the atmosphere have increased globally. Autoinflammatory and autoimmune conditions at the crossroad of COVID-19. ; Viana, P.V.S. Mercury is found widely in the environment, occurring both naturally and as a result of human activities. The new research was conducted in the fruit fly Drosophilia, a long-established and important research tool in neuroscience because itenables researchers to study the entire nervous system. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. Jones, L., J. Bunnell, and J. Stillman. Meneses, H.; Oliveira-da-Costa, M.; Basta, P.C. WebA patient's reactions to and side effects of dental amalgam mercury fillings are based on a number of individualized risk factors. Effects of Chronic Exposure to Mercury on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Activity and Oxidative Stress in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats. Mercury compounds vary in toxicity, so OSHA provides standards for each. Symptoms of organic mercury poisoning include depression, memory problems, tremors, fatigue, headache, hair loss, etc. (3) Would highly exposed individuals need a different healthcare approach to manage COVID-19 sequelae? Willson, J. APOE variants affect COVID-19 outcome. ", Bellander, T. and E. Merler. ; Atalay, E.; Demir, S.; Sag, E.; Vuralli, D.; Bayrakci, B.; et al. A national advisory issued in March 2004 says that women who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are nursing, and children under 14 should only eat one meal of freshwater fish each week. After 48 hours without sleep, what to anticipate. ; Paiva, N.S. Mercury exists in various forms: elemental (or metallic) and inorganic (to which people may be exposed through their occupation); and organic (e.g., methylmercury, to which people may be exposed through their diet). Hacon, S.S.; Dorea, J.G. Other exposures may result from using or disposing of products containing mercury. Whether exposure to mercury will harm a person's health depends on several factors including: Although some forms of mercury are more dangerous than others, all are toxic. (4) What public health strategies would be necessary in the post-pandemic world to simultaneously manage the virus circulation and the exposure of vulnerable populations? ; et al. ; Crespo-Lopez, M.E. The Nlg1 gene expression is altered when exposed to MeHg during the larva stage. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. and J.L.M.N. Disparities in COVID-19 Outcomes by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status: A Systematic-Review and Meta-analysis. ; Arrifano, G.P. In the body, elemental mercury can be converted to inorganic mercury. These included populations in Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia and Greenland. Neurological and behavioural disorders may be observed after inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure of different mercury compounds. ; Arrifano, G.d.P. ; Sunol, C.; do Nascimento, J.L.M. They found that erythritol consumption increases cardiovascular risk, including the risk of a heart attack or stroke, thrombosis (blood clotting), and death related to a cardiovascular event. Res. "What we have to appreciate is that the musculoskeletal system is really sort of a continuation of the nervous system," said Rand. 0000000876 00000 n The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency currently acknowledges the health benefits of nutrients in fish, but also recommends that pregnant mothers limit consumption and avoid fish with higher concentrations of MeHg. Elemental mercury: The human health effects from exposure to low environmental levels of elemental mercury are unknown. Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for Inorganic and elemental mercury exposures are more likely to cause peripheral nervous system complaints and findings. ; Puttonen, H.; Martola, J.; Pyhnen, M.; Kero, M.; Tuimala, J.; et al. Human activities, such as burning coal, oil and natural gas, burning household trash, and mining ore deposits, add mercury to the environment. Breathing mercury vapors can harm the nervous system, lungs and kidneys. Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxin that can impact brain development, particularly in utero. Metals and neurodegenerative diseases. ; Macchi, B.M. The bay was rich in fish and shellfish, providing the main livelihood for local residents and fishermen from other areas. Here, we discuss key aspects in mercury intoxication and SARS-CoV-2 infection, describing the similarities shared in clinical manifestations (especially neurological and cardiovascular outcomes), molecular mechanisms (with a hypothesis in the renin-angiotensin system) and genetic susceptibility (mainly by apolipoprotein E, paraoxonase 1 and glutathione family genes). Microscopic organisms in water and soil can convert elemental and inorganic mercury into an organic mercury compound, methylmercury, which accumulates in the food chain. Children can be exposed to methylmercury by eating certain types of fish or if their mothers ate mercury-contaminated fish before their birth. : Investigation, Writingoriginal draft, Writingreview & editing. Berzas Nevado, J.J.; Rodriguez Martin-Doimeadios, R.C. Bioconcentration (or biomagnification) refers to how mercury concentrations increase going up the food chain, becoming concentrated in higher-level predators such as fish, birds, minks, and otters. 0000014317 00000 n The understanding of the potential adverse synergism between mercury intoxication and COVID-19 infection is crucial and urgent for developing future strategies of public health especially in underdeveloped/developing countries and the proper management of their vulnerable populations, particularly considering the long-term sequelae of COVID-19, which drastically impacts peoples lives. Augusto-Oliveira, M.; de Paula Arrifano, G.; Lopes-Arajo, A.; Santos-Sacramento, L.; Lima, R.R. But some critics allege that using human beings as RF antennas for 6G is disrespectful to the human body and may have unknown health implications. 0000002155 00000 n WebThe COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. +32-2-676 73 51, This is the sixth issue in a series of scientific publications called FOCS: Focus on Chlorine Science. Moreover, based on the most recent evidence, we justify and propose a case study of the vulnerable populations of the Brazilian Amazon and which mechanisms would be priority to analyze for improving our knowledge on the possible synergism. Currently in Europe less than one Heavy metals are defined in many ways, based on various factors such as density and atomic weight. It is important to clarify which category a compound belongs to before comparing it with a standard or determining its relative toxicity. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no In July 2000, the National Academy of Sciences estimated that more than 60,000 children born in the U.S. each year are at risk for nervous system effects resulting from methylmercury exposure in the womb. Countries unite to remove mercury from hazardous skin lightening products, Almost 1 million people die every year due to lead poisoning, with more children suffering long-term health effects, WHO guidance to reduce illness due to lead exposure, Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee, Ten chemicals of major public health concern, Progress towards universal household drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene is still very uneven. WebThe Gulf of Mexico oil spills impacts are wide-reaching and will likely have long-lasting effects on the physical, psychological, social, and economic health of populations in the affected regions. Visit our dedicated information section to learn more about MDPI. Therefore, future mechanistic studies at the pre-clinical level addressing molecular and cellular pathways are necessary to better understand this interaction. This conversion is most common in wetlands that are periodically flooded, where the bacteria that facilitate the process are abundant. In July 2000, the National Academy of Sciences estimated that more than 60,000 children born in the U.S. each year are at risk for nervous system effects resulting from methylmercury exposure in the womb. Fish are a rich source of omega-3 acids and other nutrients that are important brain development. The most common way people in the United States are exposed to mercury is by eating fish containing methylmercury - a form of mercury. 0000002665 00000 n Inorganic. ", Donoghue, AM. ; Docea, A.O. Bhringraj is a common weed in India. Cooking does not eliminate mercury. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054207, Arrifano GdP, Augusto-Oliveira M, Lopes-Arajo A, Santos-Sacramento L, Macchi BM, Nascimento JLMd, Crespo-Lopez ME. Much of our understanding of the impact of mercury exposure comes from major 20th century industrial accidents in Japan and Iran, which poisoned thousands of people with high levels of mercury exposure. DHEC offers analytical services through a doctor's office for mercury blood levels. ; Sall, J.; Li, Q.; Smith, G.N. permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. ; Hong, S. Are we facing a crashing wave of neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19? WebAll Mercury is Toxic Although some forms of mercury are more dangerous than others, all are toxic. The three forms are called elemental (or metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. Finding a measurable amount of mercury in blood or urine does not imply that levels of mercury cause an adverse health effect. For Those Who Might Become or Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding and Children Ages 1 - 11 Years Mercury may be present in food because it is in the environment. 1 It's also typically known as false daisy, and it has the scientific name of Eclipta alba or Eclipta prostrata. Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly Infection may develop, requiring surgical drainage and removal of the mercury. DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfab114. Procedures are suggested that may help to resolve these problems. ; Macchi, B.M. For instance, the type of mercury exposure found in many Amazonian populations is the chronic exposure via the consumption of contaminated food (e.g., in the Tapajs area, studies showing high mercury contamination in humans date from the 1990s, meaning at least 30 years of exposure), with many people already presenting signs and symptoms of mercury intoxication [, An extrinsic factor that supports the urgent necessity of better understanding the COVID-19/mercury intoxication interaction is that both conditions present a high prevalence in the same geographical regions: the regions with the highest emissions of the metal are East and Southeast Asia, South America and Sub-Saharan Africa [. Arrifano, G.P.F. ; Prete, C.A. Lamers, M.M. M.A.-O. 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