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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Fish consumption"”.
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Sport fish consumption advisory for West Virginia
The risk based sport fish consumption advisory protocol, West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory Guide (the Guide), was drafted for the state. Fish were collected from ten West Virginia sites (5 previously identified as contaminated, 5 previously identified as uncontaminated). Fish samples …
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Associations of Fish Consumption During Pregnancy with Birth Outcomes
… Previous studies on the association of maternal fish consumption during pregnancy and birth outcomes, such as those previously mentioned have resulted in inconsistent conclusions. Nutrients maintained through a balanced maternal diet are a significant factor for fetal growth and development. The …
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Fish consumption and dementia in older people: impacts and determinants
… Previous studies suggested that increased consumption of fish reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, it is unclear whether the consumption of fish was associated with the risk of dementia and outcomes of people with dementia. Also, few studies have specifically examined …
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Self-caught fish consumption and methylmercury advisories in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
… within aquatic ecosystems. Diets high in fish with elevated levels of methylmercury can lead to neurological impairments, especially in young children. Low-income and minority anglers have been found to consume higher rates of self-caught fish than individuals from other demographic …
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Fish Consumption Based PFAS Risk Assessment for Recreational Anglers in Chicago, IL & Benton Harbor, MI
… Recreational anglers who consume caught fish from Lake Michigan experience concentrated exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and the Hazard Index associated with this exposure for specific communities was unknown (Koulini et al., 2024; Fair et al., 2019). Benton Harbor, …
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Washington's Fish Consumption Rate and Water Quality Standards: Fostering Allies to Keep Our Seafood Clean
Washington State’s current fish consumption rate and water quality standards update has been a highly contentious public policy debate between Washington State tribes, the State of Washington’s Department of Ecology, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, and many prominent Washington State …
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The Role of Meat, Poultry, and Fish Consumption in the Occurrence of Rheumatoid and Other Forms of Arthritis
… any associations with current and lifetime consumption of meat, poultry, and fish (meat) using the Adventist Health Study and the Adventist Mortality Study databases. From these databases, it was possible to reconstruct a prospective cohort, obtain self-reported information on demographic …
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Fish Consumption Advisories in Tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay: Improving the Communication of Risk to Washington, DC Anglers
Fish consumption advisories are increasingly being issued by state and municipal governments with concerns about pollution in local waterways. These advisories are developed to inform the public about the potential dangers of consuming excessive amounts of locally caught fish. They are not …
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Current perceptions regarding the importance and safety of fish consumption and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among pregnant women
… many pregnant women are under-consuming fatty fish and are deficient in omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids.</p> <p>Background: Previous studies suggest many pregnant women are under-consuming fatty fish and are deficient in omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids.</p> <p>Methods: A 10-question survey distributed to …
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Salmon in Pregnancy Study (SIPS): the effects of increased oily fish consumption on maternal nutrient intake, fatty acid status and immunity
… 30 years. Epidemiological studies link higher fish intake during pregnancy with lower risk of atopy in the offspring. Oily fish provide the long chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as vitamin D and antioxidants …
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Factors associated with the bioaccumulation of mercury in human hair following consumption of fish from the Great Lakes region
… This project examines the relationship between fish consumption of a sensitive human population and the concentration of mercury in humans using information obtained from the Ojibwa Health Study hair samples and questionnaires, this study focused on the species of fish, the amount of fish, the …
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Assessing potential navigation impacts to the Kanawha river ecosystem: a modeling approach
… was integrated to examine the trophic basis of fish production and predict potential impacts of increased tow traffic at two sites in the Winfield Pool. Total standing stock and production of adult fish were estimated as 242 kg/ha and 188 kg/ha/yr, respectively. Sixtyâ one species were …
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FACTORS AFFECTING STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTIONS AND INFLUENCE ON MANAGEMENT AGENDAS WITHIN THE TISZA (CENTRAL EUROPE) AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASINS (U.S.A.)
… actual health risks from exposure to metals in fish from the Tisza River Basin of central Europe. Mining in the region has chronically introduced metals; however, two major mine-tailings spill in 2000 contributed an estimated 240,000 m3 of wastewater and tailings contaminated with cyanide and …
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Smallmouth Bass Seasonal Dynamics in Northeastern South Dakota Glacial Lakes
… top predators and among the most popular sportfish in the United States. Smallmouth bass were introduced into many South Dakota lakes in the late 1980’s and the introductions have resulted in many self-sustaining populations. As smallmouth bass become more popular in South Dakota there is a …
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Biology of Age-1 and Older Yellow Perch in West-Central Minnesota Lakes
Despite their importance in fish community dynamics, segments of yellow perch Perea flavescens ecology in west-central Minnesota lakes remain unknown. The objectives of this study were to determine population structure, population dynamics, adult yellow perch seasonal ontogeny in diet, and if age-1 …
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Characterization of a Value-Added Salmon Product: Infant/toddler Food
… since they recognize the healthfulness of fish consumption and welcome opportunities to include such foods in their children's diet.
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Factors affecting neuropsychological testing in the elderly and the use of a newly developed virtual reality test. Implications for the accurate and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
… external factors, namely caffeine, non-oily fish consumption and time of day. A secondary aim was to evaluate the use of a novel virtual assessment as a possible tool for the early detection of AD. Healthy elderly participants over the age of sixty with no existing cognitive impairment or …
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Uptake of Mercury and Relationship to Food Habits of Selected Fish Species in the Shenandoah River Basin, Virginia
… poses significant challenges to human health and fisheries management. Historical industrial practices in Waynesboro, Virginia left portions of the Shenandoah River basin contaminated with mercury and stringent health advisories for fish consumption. I investigated processes affecting the …
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