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Purpose Obesity has been associated with higher total blood mercury levels, based on animal studies; however, studies that focus on children and adolescents are lacking. We aimed to assess the association between total blood mercury levels and the incidence of overweight and abdominal obesity in Korean adolescents. MethodsThe study population comprised 1,567 adolescents (793 boys and 774 girls; aged 10–19 years), who... |
