The Threat of Mercury Poisoning by Fish Consumption
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چکیده
(1) Background: Fish is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, which are key nutrients for infant growth development, as well energy adults the elderly. Due to mercury contamination in both terrestrial aquatic environments, there risk that considerable levels will be ingested by population, causing undesired illnesses metabolic symptoms once they reach body. The purpose this research was show emphasize hazardous effect diverse marine products; (2) Methods: We conducted comparative, open, randomized, non-interventional study on group 119 from varied social demographic backgrounds assess bad repercussions poisoning fish consumption. A questionnaire with 18 questions prepared order obtain information about impact, i.e., dangers present meat. carried out Oradea Bihor County, Romania; (3) Results: largest age between ages 25–34, but we had respondents almost all groups. Most them considered healthy (30%) omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial effects body (25.10%). More than half (55%) were unaware hidden danger meat form derivatives. (65%) did not consume enough amounts suffer consequences phenomenon. (59%) agreed should been made aware beforehand displaying hazards excessive intake some high concentration species; (4) Conclusions: It imperative population informed toxicity when consuming fish. Mercury must gradually eliminated worldwide replacing it safer alternatives.
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عنوان ژورنال: Applied sciences
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2076-3417']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010369