This document summarizes the risks of mercury toxicity from fish consumption, particularly for pregnant women and children. It reviews the pathways of mercury exposure and absorption in humans, sources of methylmercury in fish, and studies investigating neurological effects in children from prenatal mercury exposure. While some studies found adverse effects, others did not, and there is no scientific consensus on a safe level of intake. The document discusses establishing fish advisories in Hawaii to promote limiting consumption of species higher in mercury while maintaining the health benefits of eating fish.

1. Mercury toxicity Dr shabeel pn