Association of Blood Total Mercury with Dyslipidemia in a sample of U.S. Adolescents: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Database, 2011–2018

Background: Abnormal lipid profiles in adolescents predict metabolic and cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. While seafood consumption is the primary source of mercury exposure, it also provides beneficial nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA). Prior studies indicate that blood total mercur...

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Main Authors: Chibuzor Abasilim, Victoria Persky, Mary E. Turyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277304922300003X