The Mercury Product of Mining and its Relationship with Cardiovascular Disease: State of the Art

It is clear, according to the literature, mercury from mining, in its methylmercury form, produces neurotoxicity and decreased IQ in fetuses; However, there are several reviews and studies on the association of mercury with cardiovascular diseases, because these are the cause of greater morbidity and mortality worldwide; it is necessary to clarify their relationship, as the purpose of this state of art. These documents were reviewed, analyzed and synthesized to define said association; within which, a meta-analysis was found that reviews 37 studies and concludes that there is no association of mercury with cardiovascular diseases and that on the contrary; lead, arsenic, cadmium and copper, if they have a strong relationship with cardiovascular disease.