The mercury level in hair and breast milk of lactating mothers in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mahmoudi, Norouz; Jafari, Ahmad Jonidi; Moradi, Yousef; Esrafili, Ali

doi:10.1007/s40201-020-00460-5

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“…Since the global treaty of MC (specifically for mercury) was signed by the Iran and over one hundred countries in October 2013 [79], it is necessary that the researchers of the country, through scientific research on the modeling and geographical monitoring of mercury and mercury compounds in vulnerable populations, under Article 19 of this Convention (research, development, and monitoring), strive to successfully manage and enforce the MC [55]. So, for the prevention, protection, and promotion of dentists' health in the face of mercury, we need a overall understanding of the current situation for planning and formulation of appropriate policies for the future [9]. Generally, studies have been performed on mercury levels in different biological samples of IDs; but, the results of some studies are different.…”

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“…Among the heavy metals, mercury has unique physicochemical properties, according to which human exposure to its various compounds has caused a great deal of environmental and health concerns worldwide [6][7][8]. Mercury is known to be the most dangerous element after arsenic and lead [9]; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has classified it as the third element of the highest priority pollutants [10]. Accordingly, mercury effects on health of human have extensively been studied by various authors and international agencies [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23].…”

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“…Urine is not useful for measuring methylmercury and determining urinary mercury level in dentistry is used to test exposure to metallic vapor and inorganic forms of mercury. Also, mercury levels in hair and nails are used as biomarker of chronic methylmercury exposure [57].…”

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“…A tremendous number of research have been done so far; but, the findings are inconsistent. Specifically, the results of this study can be used to control global mercury pollution to assess the effectiveness of the MC [9]. Therefore, this work aims to determine the mercury level in the blood, urine, hair, and nail samples of Iranian dentists (IDs) using systematic review and meta-analysis.…”

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Mercury level in biological samples of dentists in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Exposure to mercury is an important risk to dentists health. The aim of the present study was to assess the pooled mean mercury level (MML) in the urine, blood, nail, and hair of Iranian dentists (IDs) through the meta-analysis technique. Comprehensive and systematic searches were performed in main local databases including SID, Magiran, Iran medex, and ISC as well as internationally available databases including Embase, PubMed and Scopus for all the relevant studies up to 2018. In order to prevent bias in this study and identify eligible studies, various steps of the study was performed independently by two researchers. Out of 13 studies in the meta-analysis process which included 1499 IDs, the mean of the mercury level in the urine, nail, and blood was estimated to be 6.

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“…Also, the entry of pollutants and heavy and toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, etc., into the environment into the water, soil [7][8][9], and air [10] endanger the health of all members of society [11][12][13].…”

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An Approach to the Anthropological Theory of the Qur’an and Hadith and Their Roles in Reducing Environmental Degradation

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Gooshki

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Background: According to the Qur’an, man is the servant and the successor of Allah, the representative of prosperity on earth, and has the responsibility for the universe. This approach will create a constructive human interaction with the environment. Environmental degradation is against the will of Allah. It originates from ignorance, human selfishness, passions, and evil temptations, manifest in greed, arrogance, and extravagance. If humans control these abnormal factors and follow Qur’an teachings, they will enjoy a healthy environment that is a universal right. This paper seeks to study the anthropological theory of the Qur’an and its role in reducing environmental degradation. Methods: Based on the descriptive-analytical design, we explored 70 verses of the Holy Qur’an in which the words samā’, ‘ard, mas’ūl, khalīfah, shaytān, and those are cognate with the Arabic verbs sa-khkha-ra, ha-ra-sa, sa-ra-fa, ki-ba-ra, ha-wā, ‘a-ba-da, and ‘a-ma-ra, as well as the related articles, books, and philological and exegetical sources. We investigated the Qur’an to find the effect of awareness and more attention of human beings to the dimensions of man’s creation to reduce environmental degradation. These issues will be discussed in two parts: 1) the anthropology and the dimensions of human creation in the Qur’an, and 2) the causes of environmental degradation. Results: This study showed that the survival of life and human enjoyment of a healthy environment depends on enough knowledge of oneself, seeking help from Allah, and following the Qur’anic guidelines. These facts effectively control internal and external causes of environmental degradation, including ignorance, egoism, selfishness, and evil temptations. These actions destroy the roots of greed, arrogance, and extravagance in human beings. For this reason, Allah demands humans to develop earth, care for and rescue it from any destruction, avoid extravagance, and observe justice. Conclusion: Meditating in the Qur’an, the man knows his creative dimensions and environmental degradation factors that are incompatible with nature and are rooted in some of the inner and outer dimensions of human personality. Hence, he will consciously enjoy sustainable development and maintaining a healthy environment. This behavior will then reduce anomalies in the environment on his part.

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Mercury horizontal spatial distribution in paddy field and accumulation of mercury in rice as well as their influencing factors in a typical mining area of Tongren City, Guizhou, China

Liu

Zhao

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The mercury level in hair and breast milk of lactating mothers in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 8 publications

References 74 publications

Mercury level in biological samples of dentists in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mercury level in biological samples of dentists in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

An Approach to the Anthropological Theory of the Qur’an and Hadith and Their Roles in Reducing Environmental Degradation

Mercury horizontal spatial distribution in paddy field and accumulation of mercury in rice as well as their influencing factors in a typical mining area of Tongren City, Guizhou, China

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