Childhood mercury exposure and early death in Grassy Narrows First Nation, Canada: a retrospective study

Abstract Background In 1962, a chloralkali plant began discharging mercury (Hg) into the Wabigoon-English River system, contaminating the territorial waters of Grassy Narrows First Nation, whose traditions, livelihood and diet centered on fish. Data from 1970 to 1997 government Hg biomonitoring prog...

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Main Authors: Donna Mergler, Aline Philibert, Myriam Fillion, Judy Da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-025-01190-7
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