Mercury Exposure, Fish Consumption, and Perceived Risk among Pregnant Women in Coastal Florida

Schaefer, Adam M.; Zoffer, Matthew; Yrastorza, Luke; Pearlman, Daniel M.; Bossart, Gregory D.; Stoessel, Ruel; Reif, John S.

doi:10.3390/ijerph16244903

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“…Fish consumption may involve various physical risks including choking on bones, allergic reactions, spoiled fish and contaminants such as heavy metals [25,47,52]. An increase in consumers' perception of the physical risk of consuming fish may be expected as freshwater contamination becomes better detected [53][54][55][56].…”

Section: Physical Risksmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Data analysis for fish consumption studies has frequently involved the use of structural equation modeling (SEM) [ 38 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ]. SEM was used by Pieniak et al [ 46 ] and Siddique [ 36 ] and Schaefer et al [ 47 ] used regression based on the variables of “risk perception” and “perceived risk”, however, these two variables only explained a fraction of the effect. In an Australian study, Birch and Lawley [ 25 ] applied perceived risk theory [ 48 , 49 ] to explore the role of various categories of perceived risk on fish consumption, but they did not attempt modeling.…”

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Perceived Risk of Fish Consumption in a Low Fish Consumption Country

Temesi

Birch

Plasek

et al. 2020

Foods

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Among the numerous health benefits of fish consumption, perhaps the most recognized is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in Hungary, which has the lowest fish consumption in Europe. Increasing fish consumption is the aim of most European countries and given the high incidence of cardiovascular disease in Hungary, it is of particular importance. A significant reduction of the VAT for fish in 1 January 2018 aimed to increase fish consumption in Hungary. However, despite reduced VAT, the price of fish in Hungary rose from 2017 to 2018. The aim of our research is to explore perceived risks that serve to exacerbate Hungarian consumers’ low fish consumption, and to measure their effects to identify potential strategies to most effectively increase fish consumption. We applied partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze responses provided by 1042 survey participants (collected with face-to-face interviews, using quota sampling in 2014) to explore variables of fish consumption associated with perceived risk including psychological, physical, social, and functional risks. Our model is the first one that applies detailed perceived risk categories to measure those effects on low fish consumption. The results indicate that psychological risk associated with negative past experiences have both a direct, and through functional risk, an indirect significant negative effect on fish consumption. Conversely, neither social nor physical risk impede Hungarian fish consumption. We conclude that the seafood industry could benefit from targeted interventions that seek to reduce functional risk-perception of the person responsible for preparing fish in the household.

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Section: Physical Risksmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Perceived Risk of Fish Consumption in a Low Fish Consumption Country

Temesi

Birch

Plasek

et al. 2020

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“…The method used in hair sampling had been applied in the previous study Schaefer et al, [25] 0.05 mg hair sample was taken from the occipital area of the head close to the scalp, Each lock of hair was then clamped at the base then cut with scissors, around 1-3 cm from the root hair or at most with the scalp. The hair was stored in a plastic bag until analysis.…”

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Relationship of Fish Consumption to Hair Mercury Levels of Pregnant Women

Hidayat¹,

Amqam²,

Amiruddin³

et al. 2020

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Mercury (Hg) is a natural chemical element found in the Earth's crust in three forms, namely elemental, inorganic and organic. Mercury is formed naturally through anthropogenic activities, volcanoes or seepage of groundwater through mercury deposits. Mercury exposure cause harm to pregnant women and the fetus. Some mercury compounds bioaccumulate and cross the placenta to the fetus. They also pollute colostrum and breast milk, causing severe health problems for newborns such as, disabled and a tendency to hyperactivity or autism. High fish consumption increase mercury levels in pregnant women. Fish intake during pregnancy is associated with mercury levels in hair in pregnant women, mainly the frequency of fish intake, types of fish and the amount of fish consumed. This study aims to determine the relationship between fish consumption and mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women. Hair samples were taken from 53 pregnant women in Bulukumba district using purposive sampling technique. Hair analysis used Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) AMA 254 with a wavelength of 253.7 µm. This research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional study design. The results showed that were 73.6% of mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women were abnormal, then 64.2% of pregnant women who consumed fish> 3 times / week and 35.8% of fish consumption < 3 times / week It is concluded that there was a significant relationship between fish consumption and mercury levels in the hair of pregnant women, but it was not significant for total fish consumption. The community is advised to use mercury friendly materials and tools and to the government to intensify education to vulnerable communities about the dangers of mercury in pregnant women.

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“…Mercury (Hg) is one of the most highly studied pollutants because of its impacts on human health and ecosystems worldwide. Currently, its distribution, dynamics, and geochemistry are subjects of particular interest for the scientific community [1]. In terms of sources of Hg contamination, gold mining is the most significant [2].…”

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Mercury Accumulation in Commercial Varieties of Oryza sativa L. Cultivated in Soils of La Mojana Region, Colombia

Enamorado-Montes

Reino-Causil

Urango-Cárdenas

et al. 2021

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The Hg accumulation in different commercial varieties of Oryzasativa L. was evaluated in the region of La Mojana, Colombia, where rice cultivation has become the staple food of the population living in this area. The varieties studied were Fedearroz-473 (FA473), Fedearroz-2000 (FA2000), and Fedearroz-Mocari (FAM). Soil spiked at different Hg levels was evaluated, (130, 800, and 1500 µg kg−1) using a 32 factorial design that consisted of 3 (rice varieties) × 3 (Hg contents). The biomass, 1000-grain weight, and the accumulation of Hg in the roots, grains, and husks were determined. The highest biomass was found in the FA473 (308.76 ± 108.26 g), and the lowest was found in FAM (144.04 ± 26.45 g) in the 1500 µg kg−1 Hg soil in both cases. The weight per 1000-grains decreased significantly in the soil containing 800 µg of Hg kg−1. Hg accumulation in the organs of the evaluated varieties was higher in the roots, followed by in the husks and grains. The Hg in the rice grains of the evaluated varieties presented levels close to the permissible limit of the Chinese standard (20 μg Hg kg−1) in the evaluated soils and were only exceeded by FA473. Although in natural soil concentrations, the non-cancer health risk (HQ) from rice consumption was lower for FA473 and FAM; Hg enrichment in the soil of La Mojana region may endanger the health of future populations due to their high consumption of rice.

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Mercury Exposure, Fish Consumption, and Perceived Risk among Pregnant Women in Coastal Florida

Cited by 13 publications

References 41 publications

Perceived Risk of Fish Consumption in a Low Fish Consumption Country

Perceived Risk of Fish Consumption in a Low Fish Consumption Country

Relationship of Fish Consumption to Hair Mercury Levels of Pregnant Women

Mercury Accumulation in Commercial Varieties of Oryza sativa L. Cultivated in Soils of La Mojana Region, Colombia

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