Removing mercury, protecting people’s health

The Minamata Convention on Mercury: A First Step toward Protecting Future Generations

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Pink disease has virtually disappeared since teething powders were withdrawn.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.

Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Sugarcane Bagasse and Application for Mercury Adsorption

With the growth and development of chemical plants, the amount of mercury released in wastewater has increased. Mercury in wastewater contains harmful compounds which are hazardous to the human health and living organisms. Therefore, its removal from wastewater is significant. There are various techniques or methods available for removing mercury from aqueous solutions. This study focused upon ...

Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Sugarcane Bagasse and Application for Mercury Adsorption

With the growth and development of chemical plants, the amount of mercury released in wastewater has increased. Mercury in wastewater contains harmful compounds which are hazardous to the human health and living organisms. Therefore, its removal from wastewater is significant. There are various techniques or methods available for removing mercury from aqueous solutions. This study focused upon ...

Protecting and Promoting Your Health White Paper: FDA Update/Review of Potential Adverse Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Mercury in Dental Amalgam

Appendix A – Literature Search Criteria for Identification of Relevant Studies Appendix B – Literature Search Strategy and Terms Appendix C – Bibliography of Articles Reviewed as Additional Scientific Information Appendix D – Other Literature Cited Appendix E Table Summary of Exposure and Effects from Articles Reviewed Appendix F ATSDR-2005 and EPA-2002 update summary documents Appendix G1 and ...