Hygienic and biochemical aspects of the effect of mercury on the human body (literature review)

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Abstract

In the modern world, against the background of high rates of industrialization and economic progress, environmental safety problems are becoming more acute. The issues of industrial mercury pollution of environmental objects, which has adverse consequences for public health, are relevant. The main mechanisms of mercury impact on the human body have been identified, and further study of the effects of low doses of the toxicant over the long-term follow-up period is also necessary.The literature on the databases Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, SpringerLink, Sciencedirect was analyzed.

Conclusion. There are cases in the world when environmental disasters caused by global pollution caused irreparable harm to human health. At the present stage of industrial development, the issues of anthropogenic mercury pollution of habitat objects remain relevant. The danger of chronic exposure to low doses of the toxicant comes to the fore, which also requires further study to develop preventive measures to offset the impact on public health.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Acknowledgement. The study had no sponsorship.

Received: August 23, 2024 / Revised: September 27, 2024 / Accepted: November 19, 2024 / Published: December 17, 2024

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Anastasia A. Lysenko

East Siberian Institute of Medical and Environmental Research

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Email: doc.anastasia07.07.90@gmail.com

PhD student, doctor of the clinical laboratory of the East Siberian Institute of Medical and Environmental Research, Angarsk, 665826, Russian Federation

e-mail: doc.anastasia07.07.90@gmail.com

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