Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6314489 Environment International 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶ We measured cord blood Hg levels and determinants in a Spanish multicenter cohort. ▶ A high proportion of newborns had elevated concentrations of cord blood Hg. ▶ Hg levels were related to maternal fish intake, large oily fish the main contributor. ▶ Maternal age, country of origin, education, work and parity were also associated. ▶ Other determinants were area of study and season at delivery
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