Impact of a risk-benefit advisory on fish consumption and dietary exposure to methylmercury in France

Verger, P; Houdart, Sabine; Marette, Stéphan; Roosen, Jutta; Blanchemanche, Sandrine

doi:10.1016/j.yrtph.2007.04.005

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“…Similarly, an advisory in the Faroe Islands that focused on whale meat consumption succeeded in reducing hair mercury levels among women of childbearing age [24]. However, administration of a fish consumption advisory to women in France resulted in reduced consumption of tuna fish, but no change in intake of the most highly contaminated fish [25]. Therefore, care needs to be taken to ensure advisories effect the desired behavior change.…”

Section: Us Federal Mercury Advisoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

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Bellinger

2008

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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Purpose of review-To summarize recent evidence regarding associations of early life exposure to mercury from maternal fish consumption during pregnancy, thimerosal in vaccines and dental amalgam with child neurodevelopment.Recent findings-Recent publications have built upon previous evidence demonstrating mild detrimental neurocognitive effects from prenatal methylmercury exposure from maternal fish consumption during pregnancy. New studies examining the effects of prenatal fish consumption as well as methylmercury suggest there are benefits from prenatal fish consumption, but also that consumption of fish high in mercury should be avoided. Future studies incorporating information on both the methylmercury and the docosahexaenoic acid contained within fish will help to refine recommendations to optimize outcomes for mothers and children. Additional recent studies have supported the safety of vaccines containing thimerosal and of dental amalgam for repair of dental caries in children.Summary-Exposure to mercury may harm child development. Interventions intended to reduce exposure to low levels of mercury in early life must, however, be carefully evaluated in consideration of the potential attendant harm from resultant behavior changes, such as reduced docosahexaenoic acid exposure from lower seafood intake, reduced uptake of childhood vaccinations and suboptimal dental care.

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Section: Us Federal Mercury Advisoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

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Bellinger

2008

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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“…Pregnant women are advised not to eat long-lived fish, owing to its mercury content. Past research has demonstrated that warnings about fish are poorly remembered,16 and it is possible that the wrong types of fish or all fish may be eliminated from the diet during pregnancy. Accurately estimating the iodine intake of pregnant and breastfeeding women is difficult in the absence of actual dietary intake data during these life phases.…”

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confidence: 99%

Estimating the impact of mandatory fortification of bread with iodine on pregnant and post-partum women

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Boorman³

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Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

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“…Excessive pollution of surface waters can lead to hazards in humans' health, either through drinking of water and/or consumption of contaminated fish (Dorea 2006;Silbergeld et al 2005;Verger et al 2007). The use of fish as bioindicators of metal pollution of aquatic environments and the suitability of fish for human consumption from a toxicological view have been documented (Ebrahimi 2004a).…”

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Concentration of four heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic) in organs of two cyprinid fish (Cyprinus carpio and Capoeta sp.) from the Kor River (Iran)

Ebrahimi

Taherianfard

2009

Environ Monit Assess

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Concentration of heavy metals in aquatic animals mainly occurs due to industrial contamination. In this study, the concentrations of four heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic) in organs of two cyprinid fish and in water collected from three sections of the Kor River, Iran were determined using the inductively coupled plasma method. Pathological and hormonal changes due to metal contamination were also measured. The concentrations of heavy metals in tissue of fish from the middle sampling zone were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those from the other two sampling zones, whereas no significant differences (p > 0.05) were detected between the two sexes and species. High levels of metals were found in the ovaries and testes; estradiol in females and progesterone and testosterone in males from the middle study site were significantly (p < 0.05) lower than values from the other two sites. Pathological changes in blood cells, liver, and kidneys of fishes were significantly higher in highly polluted areas (middle sampling zone). These results show that industrial activities have polluted the river and that the maximum concentrations of Cd, Pb, and Hg were higher than the permissible levels for human consumption.

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Impact of a risk-benefit advisory on fish consumption and dietary exposure to methylmercury in France

Cited by 28 publications

References 12 publications

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

Estimating the impact of mandatory fortification of bread with iodine on pregnant and post-partum women

Concentration of four heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic) in organs of two cyprinid fish (Cyprinus carpio and Capoeta sp.) from the Kor River (Iran)

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