Reducing Mercury Exposure
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Health & Environment
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After release, mercury continues to circulate through the environment
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Mercury exposure can cause
- Tremors
- Loss of memory
- Reduced ability to think and learn
- Loss of coordination
- Changes in personality
- Loss of vision, and hearing
Children are particularly sensitive to the harmful effects of mercury on the brain and nervous system.
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Avoid breathing mercury
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Do not fish in water with mercury contamination.
Large fish that live from eating other fish present the greatest danger; especially during pregnancy.
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Do not handle mercury without gloves.
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