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This study examines the impact of mercury pollution from gold mining on infant health in the Amazon Rainforest, particularly in Brazilian riverside communities affected by cross-border contamination from the Madre de Dios region. Findings indicate that gestational exposure to mercury is linked to increased infant mortality rates and lower birth weights, with an estimated 97 additional infant deaths per year attributable to gold mining pollution. The results highlight the urgent need for coordinated internat

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