Pregnant mothers warned about dangers from eating fish that contain mercury

Mothers-to-be warned of mercury threat - Guardian article

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"An important source of the metal in the atmosphere is fossil fuels, especially coal. From here, it is deposited in waterways and the sea where it is taken up by aquatic organisms. As it moves up the food chain it becomes concentrated and can reach high levels in large predatory fish, such as tuna, shark and swordfish. Mercury is particularly dangerous for the developing foetus, according to John Munthe at the Swedish Environmental Research Institute in Gothenburg. "If the foetus is exposed during the stage when the nervous system is developing this can cause permanent damage," he said.

It can also cause health problems in adults. Recent evidence shows that exposure increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and can lead to brain damage."


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