Concerning Mercury (Hg) Levels in the Hair of Children Inhabiting a Volcanically Active Area.

Rute Fontes, Nádia M P Coelho, Patrícia V Garcia, Filipe Bernardo, Armindo S Rodrigues

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Rute FontesFCT, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Nádia M P CoelhoFCT, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0009-6312-9964

Patrícia V GarciaFCT, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4490-9905

Filipe BernardoIVAR, Institute of Volcanology and Risks Assessment, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4120-191X

Armindo S RodriguesFCT, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9851-5429

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backgroundGaseous elemental mercury (Hg METHODOLOGY AND MAIN

findingsTwo groups of school-aged children (from 6 to 9 years old) were part of this study: one with children inhabiting a hydrothermal area (exposed group) and another with children inhabiting an area without volcanic activity (non-exposed group). Hair samples were collected from each individual for Hg level analysis. It was found that the levels of Hg in the hair of exposed children were 4.2 times higher than in that of non-exposed children (≈1797.84 ± 454.92 ppb vs. 430.69 ± 66.43 ppb, respectively).

conclusionGiven the vast health risks Hg poses, the need to monitor the health of populations inhabiting volcanically active areas is highlighted. Because little is known about the fate, modifications, and effects of Hg

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bioaccumulationgaseous elemental mercury (Hg0 or GEM)neurological disordersneurotoxicitysoil diffuse degassingvolcanism

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PMID40137474

DOI10.3390/toxics13030146

PMCPMC11946026

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