Anemia in Indigenous youth from an Amazonian community in Brazil exposed to mercury during a major environmental impact from gold mining activities

Anemia in Indigenous youth from an Amazonian community in Brazil exposed to mercury during a major environmental impact from gold mining activities

Abstract Background Mercury (Hg) is a highly toxic substance that can affect various body systems, including the hematopoietic system. However, information on its impact on humans remains limited. This study evaluates the potential association between anemia and Hg exposure among Indigenous childre...

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Main Authors: Angélica dos Santos Vianna, Aline de Souza Espindola Santos, Carmen Ildes Rodrigues Fróes Asmus, Iracina Maura de Jesus, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Volney de Magalhães Câmara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Estudos em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2024-12-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Coletiva
Subjects:
anemia
mercury
South American Indigenous peoples
Amazonian ecosystem
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-462X2024000400206&lng=en&tlng=en
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