Mercury in Dental Amalgams Pollutes Waterways

From: ta (ta33_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 06/12/04 

Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:42:29 -0400

"Mercury builds up in the environment, where concentrations increase as they
move up the food chain. Dentists are among the largest users of the toxic
substance - in amalgam fillings.

Breakdown of products containing mercury in pounds per year at time of
disposal:

Fluorescent lamps: 507

Thermostats: 431

Dental amalgam from dental facilities: 404

Dental amalgam in cremations: 263

Auto convenience light switches: 219

Dental amalgam in feces and urine: 62

Household fever thermometers: 12"

total from dental amalgams: 729

http://www.testfoundation.org/hgwastes.htm

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