Methylmercury exposure in British Columbian anglers who consume both recreationally caught and commercially bought fish
Methylmercury is a common contaminant found in fish. Chronic exposure can have detrimental effects on the nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems. Since mercury exposure can come from consuming fish that is caught as well as fish that is purchased, recreational anglers are a group that may have...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2011
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/35924 |