METHYL MERCURY POISONING: A PUBLIC HEALTH MENACE

Course overview

Mercury poisoning still threatens people’s health and lives, and healthcare providers across disciplines have much to learn about potential sources of poisoning, prevention and assessment. In the general population, the presence of mercury in the food chain is still the most significant pathway for mercury exposure throughout the U.S. and the entire world. There is no known treatment to reverse the damage caused by this heavy metal element, found in liquid, solid and vapor forms, making prevention an important public health goal.