Impacto del mercurio sobre la salud humana y el ambiente / Impact of mercury on human health and the environment
Arch. argent. pediatr
; 110(3): 259-264, mayo-jun. 2012. tab
Article
in Spanish
| BINACIS
| ID: bin-129618
Localization: AR1.2
RESUMEN
El mercurio (Hg) es actualmente un contaminante de relevancia mundial. Es un importante tóxico ambiental con gran impacto sobre la salud humana ya que ocasiona daños irreversibles en el sistema nervioso central, principalmente en las etapas de mayor vulnerabilidad. Los centros de salud contribuyen con un 4-5% del total de mercurio presente en aguas residuales. Por ello es importante generar conductas para disminuir su uso y luego lograr su eliminación. Las entidades internacionales, los gobiernos, las organizaciones no gubernamentales y los profesionales de la salud debemos apoyar todas las medidas que se adopten con este fin.(AU)
ABSTRACT
Mercury (Hg) is currently considered a global pollutant. Mercury is a signifcant environmental toxin and has a huge impact on human health, causing irreversible damage to the central nervous system, especially in the most vulnerable stages of life. Medical centers contribute to 4-5% of the total mercury present in drainage waters. Practices should be introduced to reduce mercury use with the aim of complete elimination. International entities, governments, non-governmental organizations, and health professionals should support all measures taken to achieve this goal.(AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Argentina
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
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Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
BINACIS
Main subject:
Environmental Health
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Environmental Exposure
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Mercury
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Arch. argent. pediatr
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article