Fish Consumption and Mercury Body Burden in Women of Reproductive Age From Urban Area in Croatia

Abstract

Mercury entering aquatic environment can be transformed by microorganisms into toxic methyl-mercury that biomagnifies in aquatic organisms. Seafood consumption is primary exposure route to mercury for humans. The most vulnerable groups are unborn and young children. The aim of this article is to investigate if there possible connection of fish consumption and mercury body burden in women of reproductive age in Croatia.