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What Raises Mercury Levels in People and the Environment?

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Human activities have increased atmospheric mercury concentrations by nearly seven times above natural levels. These elevated levels of mercury, a neurotoxin, can pose significant health risks when it enters the food chain and is absorbed by the body. Understanding what raises mercury levels is crucial for protecting human health and the environment.