Trends in Mercury Contamination Distribution among Human and Animal Populations in the Amazon Region

Trends in Mercury Contamination Distribution among Human and Animal Populations in the Amazon Region

Mercury contamination in the Amazon arising from both natural sources and intensive mining activities in the region is a significant public health concern. This metal is used to separate Au from sediments. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess the impact of mining on mercury contamination in the a...

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Main Authors: Irvin Martoredjo, Lenize Batista Calvão Santos, Jéssica Caroline Evangelista Vilhena, Alex Bruno Lobato Rodrigues, Andréia de Almeida, Carlos José Sousa Passos, Alexandro Cezar Florentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM)
human health risks
environmental impact
mining impact
spatial distribution
aquatic ecosystems
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/204

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