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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Mercury
Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismHuman, male
Tissue
Age25-72 years (mean: 37)
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration
RouteConsumption of fish and shellfish
Temperature
ConcentrationMean: 4.23 ppm
NotesConcentration measured in the hair
Described effects
suspected endocrine effect
Positive correlation between Hg-concentration and subfertility
Literature references
Dickman, M.D., Leung, C.K.M., Leong, M.K.H.(1998). Hong Kong male subfertility links to mercury in human hair and fish.Sci. Total Environ., 214: 165-174
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
For queries about the data, please contact Colin Janssen or Tim Verslycke .
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