Long-term monitoring of mercury in young German adults: Time trend analyses from the German Environmental Specimen Bank, 1995–2018

Bartel-Steinbach, Martina; Lermen, Dominik; Gwinner, Frederik; Schäfer, Moritz; Göen, Thomas; Conrad, André; Weber, Till; Briesen, Hagen von; Kolossa-Gehring, Marike

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2021.112592

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“…In previous studies, decreasing trends could be observed e.g. for lead, mercury and phthalates ( Bartel-Steinbach et al, 2022 ; Koch et al, 2017 ; Lermen et al, 2021 ). While for other substances like 1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester (DINCH), an alternative for phthalate plasticizers, an increasing trend could be shown ( Kasper-Sonnenberg et al, 2019 ; Lemke et al, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 78%

Human biomonitoring of deoxynivalenol (DON) - Assessment of the exposure of young German adults from 1996 - 2021

Schmied,

Marske,

Berger

et al. 2023

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

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Human biomonitoring of deoxynivalenol (DON) - Assessment of the exposure of young German adults from 1996 - 2021

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Marske,

Berger

et al. 2023

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

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“…When compared to other mercury species, MeHg has the ability to cross virtually all cell membranes, particularly the blood-placental and blood-brain barriers [27]. Studies have shown human mercury exposure in many rural and urban areas throughout the world, such as the Amazon [23], New York City [28], northern Canada [29] and Muenster city [30], among others.…”

Section: Human Mercury Exposurementioning

confidence: 99%

Global Human Threat: The Potential Synergism between Mercury Intoxication and COVID-19

Arrifano

Augusto-Oliveira

Lopes-Araújo

et al. 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected billions of people worldwide, and exposure to toxic metals has emerged as an important risk factor for COVID-19 severity. Mercury is currently ranked as the third toxic substance of global concern for human health, and its emissions to the atmosphere have increased globally. Both COVID-19 and mercury exposure present a high prevalence in similar regions: East and Southeast Asia, South America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since both factors represent a multiorgan threat, a possible synergism could be exacerbating health injuries. Here, we discuss key aspects in mercury intoxication and SARS-CoV-2 infection, describing the similarities shared in clinical manifestations (especially neurological and cardiovascular outcomes), molecular mechanisms (with a hypothesis in the renin-angiotensin system) and genetic susceptibility (mainly by apolipoprotein E, paraoxonase 1 and glutathione family genes). Literature gaps on epidemiological data are also highlighted, considering the coincident prevalence. Furthermore, based on the most recent evidence, we justify and propose a case study of the vulnerable populations of the Brazilian Amazon. An understanding of the possible adverse synergism between these two factors is crucial and urgent for developing future strategies for reducing disparities between developed and underdeveloped/developing countries and the proper management of their vulnerable populations, particularly considering the long-term sequelae of COVID-19.

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“…ESB data between 1995 and 2018 show a clear decrease in mercury exposure, partly thanks to action taken under the 2013 Minamata Convention. 5 However, concentrations have now hit a plateau, indicating that current mitigation measures have reached their limit of effectiveness, according to an ESB publication.…”

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Long-term monitoring of mercury in young German adults: Time trend analyses from the German Environmental Specimen Bank, 1995–2018

Cited by 10 publications

References 72 publications

Human biomonitoring of deoxynivalenol (DON) - Assessment of the exposure of young German adults from 1996 - 2021

Human biomonitoring of deoxynivalenol (DON) - Assessment of the exposure of young German adults from 1996 - 2021

Global Human Threat: The Potential Synergism between Mercury Intoxication and COVID-19

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