Relationship of Fish Consumption to Hair Mercury Levels of Pregnant Women

PurposeThe Caribbean Consortium for Research in Environmental and Occupational Health prospective environmental epidemiologic cohort study addresses the impact of chemical and non-chemical environmental exposures on mother/child dyads in Suriname. The study determines associations between levels of environmental elements and toxicants in pregnant women, and birth outcomes and neurodevelopment in their children.ParticipantsPregnant women (N=1143) were enrolled from December 2016 to July 2019 from three regions of Suriname: Paramaribo (N=738), Nickerie (N=204) and the tropical rainforest interior (N=201). Infants (N=992) were enrolled at birth. Follow-up will take place until children are 48 months old.Findings to dateBiospecimens and questionnaire data on physiological and psychosocial health in pregnant women have been analysed. 39.1% had hair mercury (Hg) levels exceeding values considered safe by international standards. Median hair Hg concentrations in women from Paramaribo (N=522) were 0.64 µg/g hair (IQRs 0.36–1.09; range 0.00–7.12), from Nickerie (N=176) 0.73 µg/g (IQR 0.45–1.05; range 0.00–5.79) and the interior (N=178) 3.48 µg/g (IQR 1.92–7.39; range 0.38–18.20). 96.1% of women ate fish, respective consumption of the three most consumed carnivorous species, Hoplias aimara, Serrasalmus rhombeus and Cichla ocellaris, known to have high Hg levels, was 44.4%, 19.3% and 26.3%, respectively, and was greater among the interior subcohort. 89% frequently consumed the vegetable tannia, samples of which showed presence of worldwide banned pesticides. 24.9% of pregnant women had Edinburgh Depression Scale scores indicative of probable depression.Future plansFish consumption advisories are in development, especially relevant to interior women for whom fish consumption is likely to be the primary source of Hg exposure. Effects of potentially beneficial neuroprotective factors in fish that may counter neurotoxic effects of Hg are being examined. A pesticide literacy assessment in pregnant women is in progress. Neurodevelopmental assessments and telomere length measurements of the children to evaluate long-term effects of prenatal exposures to toxicant mixtures are ongoing.

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Risk of Mercury exposure during childhood: a review of Sri Lankan situation

Reviews on Environmental Health ◽

10.1515/reveh-2020-0024 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 229-232

Author(s):

Himan K. A. Galappaththi ◽

Inoka Suraweera

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Health Effects ◽

Fish Consumption ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Mercury Level ◽

Fluorescent Light ◽

Aquatic Life ◽

Hair Mercury ◽

Coastal Belt ◽

High Mercury

AbstractSri Lanka had ratified the Minamata convention in the year 2017 and is planning to phase out Mercury by 2020. Mercury thermometers and compact fluorescent light bulbs are abundant at hospitals, households and schools. Limitations in safe disposal and containment mechanisms have enhanced the unregulated e-waste collection and extraction. Sri Lanka has plentiful lagoons, fishing bays, and inland irrigation systems. Fish consumption is high, especially around the coastal belt. Mercury can bioaccumulate in humans by the consumption of fish from contaminated sources. Children are at risk of exposure in their living environments and via food. A multicountry study done across three oceans on Mercury threat to women & children revealed, lagoon pollution from industrial Mercury emissions in Sri Lanka, possessing high Mercury among local females who consume fish from that lagoon. The mean hair Mercury level in coastal areas with high fish consumption exceeded the reference dose even among children. Aquatic life and crop studies revealed a mixed picture of Mercury levels which some are lower and some are higher than the permissible levels. Studies on environmental Mercury levels and correlations with health effects among children will help to fill the data gap. Public awareness of the health effects of Mercury and mechanisms of Mercury disposal should be established.

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Blood and hair mercury concentrations among Cree First Nations ofEeyou Istchee(Quebec, Canada): time trends, prenatal exposure and links to local fish consumption

International Journal of Circumpolar Health ◽

10.1080/22423982.2018.1474706 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 77 (1) ◽

pp. 1474706 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Susannah Ripley ◽

Elizabeth Robinson ◽

Louise Johnson-Down ◽

Anne Andermann ◽

Pierre Ayotte ◽

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Keyword(s):

First Nations ◽

Prenatal Exposure ◽

Fish Consumption ◽

Time Trends ◽

Hair Mercury

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Scientific foundations of fish-consumption advice for pregnant women: Epidemiological evidence, benefit-risk modeling, and an integrated approach

Environmental Research ◽

10.1016/j.envres.2016.07.022 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 152 ◽

pp. 386-406 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Edward Groth

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Fish Consumption ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Risk Modeling ◽

Epidemiological Evidence ◽

Consumption Advice

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Relationship between methylmercury and DHA in pregnant women and fetuses: The risks and benefits of fish consumption

Toxicology Letters ◽

10.1016/j.toxlet.2010.03.165 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 196 ◽

pp. S38

Author(s):

M. Sakamoto ◽

K. Murata ◽

S. Kawakami ◽

J. Domingo ◽

K. Nakai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Fish Consumption ◽

Risks And Benefits

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Relationship of Ferritin Levels of Pregnant Women Who Had Fe Deficiency Anemia with Ferritin Levels and APGAR of the Neonates

Journal of Midwifery ◽

10.25077/jom.3.2.137-145.2018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Zuliyana Zuliyana ◽

Yanwirasti Yanwirasti ◽

Roza Sri Yanti

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Center ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Apgar Score ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Fe Deficiency ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

P Value ◽

Placental Development ◽

Relationship Of

Iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women can have a negative impact on the baby, such as placental development, low birth weight, prematurity, baby health, hypoxia, decreased immune status, possibility of having physiological disorders and infant growth. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of ferritin levels of pregnant women who had Fe deficiency anemia with ferritin levels and Apgarof the neonates.This was a cross sectional study in the population of pregnant women who had Fe deficiency anemia and neonates who met the inclusion criteria taken by consecutive sampling technique in the working area of Lubuk Buaya Health Center, Ambacang Health Center and Ikur Koto Health Center. Examination of ferritin levels was carried out in the Biomedical Laboratory of Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University using ELISA method. Data were analyzed by Pearson Test and Mann-Whitney Test. The results of this study showed there was no significant relationship between maternal ferritin levels on neonatal ferritin r = 0.248, p = 0.204. It also showed that there was no relationship between maternal ferritin levels on APGAR p value = 0.199 and there was a significant relationship between neonatal ferritin levels on APGAR p value = 0.002. The conclusion of this study is that there was a positive relationship between maternal ferritin levels with neonatal ferritin levels, there was no significant relationship between maternal ferritin levels and APGAR score, there is a significant relationship betweenneonatal ferritin levels with APGAR score. By improving nutrition, socioeconomic, qualitative antenatal care, early referral of risky cases and iron supplementation can reduce the incidence of anemia.

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Dukungan Suami, Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Trimester III dengan Pelaksanaan Program Perencanaan Persalinan dan Pencegahan Komplikasi (P4K) di Puskesmas Kassi-Kassi Kota Makassar

Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar ◽

10.32382/medkes.v15i2.1199 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 158

Author(s):

Ulfah Ilyas ◽

Maria Sonda ◽

Hidayati Hidayati

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Blood Donors ◽

Health Workers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Safe Delivery ◽

Husband Support ◽

Relationship Of

Results of a preliminary study conducted by the author on 28 November 2018 in Kassi-Kassi Health Center Public City of Makassar were interviews with 11 third trimester pregnant women who visited antenatal check, 8 (70%) of pregnant women have not planned where labor, labor companion, potential blood donors and the sticker affixed on the door P4K yet home mom for not knowing the importance of the decal and never be explained by health workers at the first checkups. While 7 (60%) of pregnant mother's husband has not determined the place of labor, labor companion, potential blood donors and did not accompany the mother when the checkups. This study aims to determine the relationship of husband support, knowledge of third trimester pregnant women at health centers with the implementation P4K-Kassi Kassi Makassar.This research uses analytic survey with cross sectional approach, the population in this study is the third trimester pregnant women, using the formula Lameshow obtained sample 85 subjects with a sampling technique is purposive sampling.Statistical analysis showed the Chi-square test obtained significant value p value 0,000 (p<0,05) husband's support with coefficient value (Phi= 0,493), knowledge of third trimester pregnant women p value of 0,001 (p <0,05) with coefficient value (Phi= 0,357). So it can be concluded that there is a relationship of husband support, knowledge of third trimester pregnant women with P4K implementation. Therefore, the husband is expected to support the implementation of the plan P4K safe delivery and is able to prevent pregnancy complications. And for health workers can improve IEC counseling and evaluation of the execution P4K, in particular blood donor candidates planning and sticking stickers P4K at home pregnant women.

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Pregnancy as a psychological event

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns0404144b ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 57 (3-4) ◽

pp. 144-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Artur Bjelica ◽

Petronila Kapor-Stanulovic

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Psychological Functioning ◽

Maternal Stress ◽

Stressful Event ◽

Social Changes ◽

Perinatal Complications ◽

Psychological Changes ◽

The Social ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Near Future

Introduction Apart from physiological and somatic changes, pregnancy is a complex phenomenon which also includes psychological and social changes. Pregnancy, especially the first one, represents a powerful psychological event. This paper deals with pregnancy as a psychological event, considering psychological changes in the course of pregnancy as a stressful event. Psychological changes during pregnancy Pregnancy is always associated with changes in psychological functioning of pregnant women. It is usually associated with ambivalence, frequent mood changes, varying from anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, sleepiness, depressive reactions to excitement. During pregnancy, changes include body appearance, affectivity and sexuality, whereas the position and role of women attains a new quality. Even thoughts of pregnancy can bring about numerous worries about its course and outcome, and especially of the delivery itself, which may be so intense that they acquire a features of phobia (which may be the reason for avoiding pregnancy). Pregnancy as a stressful event Pregnancy is identified as a potent stressor that can seriously affect the psychic status of pregnant women, perinatal outcome, but also psychic functioning of the new-born individual. Appropriate relationship of partners and support of the society play an important role in overcoming stress during pregnancy. Conclusion Pregnancy is an event that involves numerous somatic and psychological changes. However, pregnancy can also be a potent stressor. Existence of prenatal maternal stress may lead to different perinatal complications that may have long-term consequences on the newborn. In prevention of maternal stress emphasis has to be put on partner?s emotional support, as well as empathy of the social environment. However, in certain cases, professional psychotherapeutic support is necessary, in form of short supportive treatment. Preventive measures should include adequate psychological support during pregnancy, especially the first one, provided for all pregnant women, but also for those women that plan to get pregnant in the near future.

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The Relationship of Behavior Factors with Helminthiasis Incident on Helminthiasis Infection Disease in Pregnant Mothers in Langkat Regency

Britain International of Exact Sciences (BIoEx) Journal ◽

10.33258/bioex.v2i1.156 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 327-342

Author(s):

Rini Aswita ◽

Fazidah Aguslina Siregar ◽

Nurmaini

Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Sample Size ◽

Common Type ◽

Behavioral Factors ◽

Study Population ◽

Infection Disease ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Pregnant Mothers

The aim of the study is to find out the behavior factors helminthiasis Infection Disease in Pregnant Mothers. The sample size in this study was determined based on the sample size formula for testing the hypothesis of the proportion of one clinical study population of Skovland and Vatn (2007). The results of research on the influence of behavioral factors and environmental factors on helminthiasis in pregnant women in Langkat Regency in 2019 are Helminthiasis status. There are 175 pregnant women, 20 percent of pregnant women are infected with helminthiasis, and the most common type of worm is Ascaris lumbricoides. Behavioral factors. Behavioral factors have a significant influence on the incidence of helminthiasis in pregnant women, namely the habit of wearing footwear, the habit of washing hands with soap before eating and after defecation, the habit of consuming raw food and the habit of defecating in addition to toilet.

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