Abstract
Data on the mercury concentration in freshwater and marine fish and seafood on the territory of Russia are presented. The level and pattern of the fish and seafood consumption in various regions of Russia are found from the analysis of open statistics. Regions with the maximum and minimum consumption of fish products are established. Mercury intake from these products in a human organism is calculated. It is shown that at the current level and pattern of the diet in Russia fish cannot be a source of high mercury concentrations in a human organism.
Highlights
IntroductionAt present the impact of large (toxic) doses of mercury on the human body (neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning, Chisso-Minamata disease) is well studied
At present the impact of large doses of mercury on the human body is well studied
There is 10 - 15 mg of mercury in the human body; the toxic effect arises from the intake of 0.4 mg/day
Summary
At present the impact of large (toxic) doses of mercury on the human body (neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning, Chisso-Minamata disease) is well studied. In order to understand what is happening in this area, it is necessary i) to estimate the concentration of mercury in the main fish species consumed by the population; ii) to analyze the level and specificity of consumption in different regions, and iii) to calculate the intake and draw conclusions.
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