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Mercury Exposure Associated with Use of Skin Lightening Products in Jamaica

Skin bleaching is a major health concern among Jamaicans. A common ingredient in skin lightening products is mercury. Mercury is a toxic substance that can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system and kidneys.The objectives of this study ...

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lightening, whitening, mercury, skin
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Material Type:
Case Study
Date Added to MERLOT:
October 27, 2020
Date Modified in MERLOT:
February 4, 2021
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Submitter:
Bouathong Williamson
Primary Audience:
College Upper Division, Professional
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Yes
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal

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