Mercury exposure remains a serious occupational health concern for employees in industries such as mining, manufacturing, dentistry, and laboratory operations where mercury or mercury-containing materials are handled. Because mercury can vaporize at room temperature, inhalation is the most common route of exposure. Once inhaled, vapors are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and may accumulate in organs such as the brain, kidneys, and liver. Even low-level, long-term exposure has been li…
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