What are the main sources of mercury exposure?
Because mercury occurs naturally in the environment at low levels, everyone is exposed to some level of mercury in air, water and food. • In the general population, the major sources of exposure to mercury occur through the consumption of larger species of fish (see Q.12 – Q.17) and from dental amalgam (see Q.28 – Q.29). • Exposure can also occur when mercury-containing products are broken and mercury is released or spilled at home or in the workplace. (See Q.22 – Q.25) • Another potential source of exposure is the use of mercury in various cultural practices and hobbies, including some types of jewellery, such as glass pendant necklaces and some artist’s paints (see Q.20). • Minor methyl mercury exposure can occasionally occur from handling contaminated soil or drinking contaminated water (see Q.55). Q8. Are Canadians at risk from methyl mercury exposure? The Canadian population, in general, is not being subjected to an increase in methyl mercury exposure, but some people may have hig
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