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HBM4EU-MOM: Prenatal methylmercury-exposure control in five countries through s...
Katsonouri, Andromachi; Gabriel, Catherine; Esteban López, Marta; Namorado, Sónia; Halldorsson, Thorhallur; Snoj Tratnik, Janja; Rodriguez Martin, LauraBackground: Seafood is a major source of vital nutrients for optimal fetal growth, but at the same time is the main source of exposure to methylmercury (MeHg), an established neurodevelopmental toxicant. Pregnant women must be provided with dietary advice so as to include safely fish in their diet for nutrition and mercury control. The aim of this work is to present the design of a multicentre randomized contro...
Harmonization of Human Biomonitoring Studies in Europe: Characteristics of the ...
Gilles, Liese; Govarts, Eva; Rodriguez Martin, Laura; Andersson, Anna-Maria; Appenzeller, Brice M.R.; Barbone, Fabio; Castano, Argelia; Coertjens, DriesHuman biomonitoring has become a pivotal tool for supporting chemicals’ policies. It provides information on real-life human exposures and is increasingly used to prioritize chemicals of health concern and to evaluate the success of chemical policies. Europe has launched the ambitious REACH program in 2007 to improve the protection of human health and the environment. In October 2020 the EU commission published...