Abstract
This paper discusses mercury, lead, and asbestos. The paper explains that asbestos can poison the nervous system causing illness and/or death. The paper then discusses how mercury and lead are also poisons to the nervous systems causing many health problems.

From the Paper
""Personal and property damage caused by asbestos totals more than a trillion dollars ... more than 733,000 buildings (including old schools) in the United States contain asbestos" (Alkalize for Health, 2008, para. 9). Asbestos is only one chemical that can poison the nervous system causing illness and/or death. Mercury and lead are also poisons to the nervous systems causing many health problems. Understanding how mercury, lead, and asbestos affect the nervous system is a vital step in eliminating some of the problems that these chemicals cause. First, consider the health problems that mercury can cause."

Tags:lead, mercury, asbestos

Abstract
This paper discusses the chemical properties and uses of mercury. It particularly discusses the medical uses of mercury and then goes on to describe the concerns of using mercury for medicinal purposes. The paper discusses the fact that government regulatory agencies are being pressured into loosening mercury pollution controls, despite the fact that history and science have shown the risks of mercury poisoning. The paper concludes by discussing the possible link between mercury in childhood vaccinations and the development of autism.

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"Thimerosal, or thiomersal, is an organic compound containing mercury, that is used as an antiseptic and antifungal treatment Originally trademarked under the name Merthiolate in 1929, it has been "used as a preservative in vaccines, immune globulin preparations, skin test antigens, antivenoms, ophthalmic and nasal products, and tattoo inks." (Wikipedia 2006c) Most childhood vaccinations not longer contain thimerosal, and are instead stored in single-dose vials that do not need the same preservatives added. It was first used as a bactericide in vaccines in the early 1930s, and by the mid 1980s it was used in the vast majority of vaccines. In 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics requested the removal of thimerosal from all pediatric vaccines. Today, thimerosal is still used in a few United States vaccinations, and "The World Health Organization, with US funding, is providing thimerosal-containing vaccines (TCVs) for children in developing countries with the same amounts of thimerosal, as were given American children at their peak exposure levels." (Wikipedia 2006c)"

Tags:immunization, Thimerosal, mercuralism

Abstract
This paper examines lead and its many uses. It gives an historical overview of leaded products, such as leaded gasoline and leaded paint and how they were used. It details Detroit specifically and how it has already begun fighting its lead problem. It concludes that the elimination of lead poisoning everywhere, and in Detroit specifically, will result in more educated people, less crime and therefore a better city of Detroit.

From the Paper
"One of the most pressing problems in American cities is the danger of lead levels in its suburbs. Excess exposure and contact with lead can result in lead poisoning. Throughout the 1900s, Detroit, in particular, used enormous amounts of leaded gasoline in automobiles and lead-based paint in Detroit housing. Unfortunately for Detroit citizens, lead is a poisonous substance that does not break down over time. Lead poisoning results in an array of physical and psychological defects, but poisoning can be prevented if the lead hazard is detected and if appropriate measures are taken to remove or contain the hazard. Detroit must take action to eliminate its lead poisoning problem."

Tags:aeclp, child, clearcorps, disorders, environment, gasoline, lead, leaded, paint, poisoning, psychology

Abstract
This paper examines statistics relating to lead poisoning among children in the third world. According to the paper, the consequences of high blood lead levels can result in coma, seizures, and death. The paper notes that this means that vast numbers of children are in danger of succumbing to lead poisoning. Just as disturbingly, lower BLLs can result in cognitive impairment and a battery of other health issues. Therefore, from the public health and policy perspectives, lead poisoning is clearly worth fighting, as any mass reduction in BLLs will mean saving the lives and health of many children, especially the poorest and most vulnerable ones.

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"According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 890,000 children in the U.S. have some level of lead poisoning (CDC 1997, p. 13). Blood lead levels (BLLs) over 70 A'A g/dL can result in coma, seizures, and death, meaning that vast numbers of children are in danger of succumbing to lead poisoning. Just as disturbingly, lower BLLs can result in cognitive..."

Tags:lead, poisoning, survey

Abstract
The paper discusses how lead poisoning is observed in children all over the world and is linked with paint, contaminated soil, consumer products, water supplies, and contaminated foods, among other sources of toxicity. The paper relates that the impacts of lead toxicity on the child's developing brain consist of neuro-cognitive and neuro-behavioral impairments (Karr, 2008) and children from the Third World are at much greater risk of lead poisoning than other children. The paper discusses how Tehranifar and Leighton (2008) found that the children who exhibit the highest levels of lead toxicity in North America are immigrant, refugee, and internationally adopted children, and, lead poisoning in Third World children is usually not evident without other problems being present.

From the Paper
"Lead poisoning is observed in children all over the world and is linked with paint, contaminated soil, consumer products, water supplies, and contaminated foods, among other sources of toxicity. The impacts of lead toxicity on the child's developing brain consist of neuro-cognitive and neuro-behavioral impairments (Karr, 2008). Children from the Third World are at much greater risk of lead poisoning than other children. Tehranifar and Leighton (2008) found that the children who exhibit the highest levels of lead toxicity in North America are immigrant, refugee, and..."

Tags:lead, toxicity, prevention

Abstract
The paper reveals that the smallest terrestrial planet has a disproportionately large iron core occupying "42% of its volume whereas the iron core of the Earth makes up only 17% of the terrestrial volume" (171). The current study investigates this topic for the purpose of determining whether plausible scientific theories exist to explain this unique characteristic of the planet Mercury. The paper shows how findings of the current study reveal that the three leading theories - the collision theory, the chemical differentiation of the proto-planetary disk theory, and the solar wind theory - are not supported by compelling evidence. The paper argues that future research on the subject is highly warranted.

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"The smallest terrestrial planet has a disproportionately large iron core occupying "42% of its volume whereas the iron core of the Earth makes up only 17% of the terrestrial volume" (171). The current study investigates this topic for the purpose determining whether plausible scientific theories exist to explain this unique characteristic of the planet Mercury. Findings of the current study reveal that the three leading theories - the collision theory, the chemical differentiation of the proto-planetary disk theory, and the solar wind theory - are not supported..."

Tags:mercury, solar winds, protoplanetary disk

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2007), "Mercury is a toxic, persistent pollutant that accumulates in the food chain." It is a liquid metal. Fossil fuel fired power plants are the largest source of human-generated mercury emissions in the United States. Although the concentration is low; atmospheric mercury falls to Earth through rain or snow and enters lakes, rivers and estuaries.

Tags:mercury, fish, contamination

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This paper examines various sources of mercury pollution and debates options for addressing the problem. The paper further discusses the various ways that mercury pollution takes place and the role the government should take to combat the dangers of mercury pollution.

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"Mercury has been found to be one of the most toxic substances in our environment today and yet little has been done to stop its contamination of our air and water. Some sources advocate retiring mercury i.e. making it illegal to sell mercury. Since pollution of our air and water contaminates our food supply as well, it is also argued that we need to stop selling fish captured from the open sea and sell only fish that have been cultured in..."

Tags:mercury, pollution, retiring mercury, legislation

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This paper discusses the importance to society of Reinberg's (2006: 1-3) article on the use of mercury in vaccinations. The article reports that there were increasing concerns about the use of thimerosal in vaccines as a causative agent in childhood autism.

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"This paper discusses the importance to society of Reinberg's article on the use of mercury in vaccinations. The article reports that there were increasing concerns about the use of thimerosal in vaccines as a causative agent in childhood autism. However, the article reported that recent research had shown that this type of mercury was quickly excreted by children and did not have time to build up to toxic levels and so produce neurodevelopmental disorders. The importance..."

Tags:mercury, vaccination, childhood