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Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud
versión impresa ISSN 0121-0807versión On-line ISSN 2145-8464
Resumen
DIAZ, Sonia M. et al. Burden of disease and health costs from mercury exposure: Scoping review. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2022, vol.54, e316. Epub 20-Oct-2022. ISSN 0121-0807. https://doi.org/10.18273/saluduis.54.e:22021.
Introduction:
Mercury circulates through the air, persists in soils, sediments and water, and can affect human health. Women of childbearing age and newborns are the most vulnerable population.
Objective:
To analyze the evidence on the burden of disease caused by mercury exposure, as well as the economic impact on the health system.
Methodology:
Review of the literature, PUBMED and EPISTEMONIKOS databases, manual search of technical documents of official entities from different continents.
Results:
A total of 311 records were identified in databases and four in manual searches from official entities; 19 articles were included.
Discussion:
Neurological and cognitive development in children of exposed mothers and infants are more predominant. Costs were measured by IQ loss.
Conclusion:
Health effects of methylmercury exposure translate into costs for society and health systems.
Palabras clave : Mercury; Exposition; Global burden of disease; Cost of illness; Intellectual disability; Quality-adjusted life years; Cognitive dysfunction; Health economics.
