Mercury as a health hazard.

Mercury as a health hazard.

Pink disease has virtually disappeared since teething powders were withdrawn. We describe a case in a boy who was exposed to metallic mercury vapour. We discuss the potential health hazard of spilled elemental mercury in the house and the difficulties of removing it from the environment.

Acyclovir as a public health hazard.

Vibrio vulnificus as a health hazard for shrimp consumers.

Over the last 30 years, a number of Vibrio species found in the aquatic environment have been indicated as cause of disease in human beings. Vibrio vulnificus is an emergent pathogen, an invasive and lethal marine bacterium related to wound infection and held accountable for gastroenteritis and primary septicemia. It occurs quite frequently in marine organisms, mainly in mollusks. This study ai...

Is milk a coronary health hazard?

Epidemiological and clinical evidence is presented on an association between the quantity of milk consumed and the incidence of ischaemic heart disease. It is suggested that the daily intake of liquid milk for adults should be at most one-third of a pint (less than 0-21).

A Summary of Health Hazard Evaluations:

NIOSH conducted this HHE to investigate complaints from underground coal miners of illnesses, including respirato ry problems, asthma, and skin irritation, after exposure to rock glues in the course of their work duties. NIOSH was requested to provide guidance in establishing a com­ pany medical surveillance program for those workers with exposure to rock glue adhesives containing isocyanates. ...