Our evolved understanding of the human health risks of mercury

N Basu, A Bastiansz, JG Dórea, M Fujimura, M Horvat… - Ambio, 2023 - Springer
Mercury (Hg) is a chemical of health concern worldwide that is now being acted upon
through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its …

Current progress on understanding the impact of mercury on human health

E Ha, N Basu, S Bose-O'Reilly, JG Dórea… - Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Mercury pollution and its impacts on human health is of global concern. The authors of this
paper were members of the Plenary Panel on Human Health in the 12th International …

Environmental pollutants and child health—A review of recent concerns

M Vrijheid, M Casas, M Gascon, D Valvi… - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
In recent years, many new studies have evaluated associations between environmental
pollutants and child health. This review aims to provide a broad summary of this literature …

A state-of-the-science review of mercury biomarkers in human populations worldwide between 2000 and 2018

N Basu, M Horvat, DC Evers… - Environmental …, 2018 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: The Minamata Convention on Mercury provided a mandate for action against
global mercury pollution. However, our knowledge of mercury exposures is limited because …

[HTML][HTML] Fish intake during pregnancy and foetal neurodevelopment—A systematic review of the evidence

P Starling, K Charlton, AT McMahon, C Lucas - Nutrients, 2015 - mdpi.com
Fish is a source of several nutrients that are important for healthy foetal development.
Guidelines from Australia, Europe and the USA encourage fish consumption during …

[HTML][HTML] Fish and fish-based products for nutrition and health in the first 1000 days: a systematic review of the evidence from low and middle-income countries

KA Byrd, J Shieh, S Mork, L Pincus, L O'Meara… - Advances in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fish provide essential nutrients for the critical window of growth and development in the first
1000 d of life and are thus an attractive option for inclusion in nutrition-sensitive and nutrition …

The role of marine omega-3 in human neurodevelopment, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder–a review

BP Martins, NM Bandarra… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) are two increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. This rise may be …

[HTML][HTML] Prenatal mercury exposure and neurodevelopment up to the age of 5 years: A systematic review

K Dack, M Fell, CM Taylor, A Havdahl… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Neurodevelopmental delays can interfere with children's engagement with the world and
further development, and may have negative consequences into adulthood. Mercury is …

Maternal consumption of seafood in pregnancy and child neuropsychological development: a longitudinal study based on a population with high consumption levels

J Julvez, M Méndez, S Fernandez-Barres… - American journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Seafood consumption during pregnancy is thought to be beneficial for child
neuropsychological development, but to our knowledge no large cohort studies with high …

Perinatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and child neurodevelopment: A comprehensive systematic review of outcomes and methodological …

AA Balalian, JA Stingone, LG Kahn, JB Herbstman… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), extensively used in various
products, prompt ongoing concern despite reduced exposure since the 1970s. This …