Table 2 Fish consumption and MeHg concentrations in cord blood
Percent of women with mean Hg ≥ 5 μg/L (#) | Mean Hg concentration in μg/L (+/- SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Total | 44.0 (44) | 5.2 (3.7) |
Fish consumption | ||
More than 12 oz/week | 77.8 (7)* | 6.1 (3.3) |
0–12 oz/week | 40.0 (36) | 5.0 (3.7) |
Any fish consumed | 48.8 (42)* | 5.6 (3.8)* |
No fish consumed | 14.3 (2) | 2.3 (1.8) |