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1. The study analyzed mercury levels in 1010 fish samples sold in markets in 17 cities in the Brazilian Amazon region. 2. Over 21% of the fish samples contained mercury levels exceeding Brazilian safety limits. Carnivorous fish were about 14 times more likely to exceed limits than non-carnivorous fish. 3. Daily mercury intake from fish consumption exceeded U.S. EPA safety recommendations for all population groups studied, with risks up to 7 times higher for women of childbearing age and 31 times higher f

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Ana Soares

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