Publications by authors named "Asa Valgerdur Eiriksdottir"
Most countries have acknowledged the importance of assessing and quantifying their population's internal exposure from chemicals in air, water, soil, food and other consumer products due to the potential health and economic impact. Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a valuable tool which can be used to quantify such exposures and effects. Results from HBM studies can also contribute to improving public health by providing evidence of individuals' internal chemical exposure as well as data to understand the burden of disease and associated costs thereby stimulating the development and implementation of evidence-based policy.
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- Several countries have developed guidelines for fish consumption among pregnant women to reduce exposure to methylmercury, yet little data is available on mercury levels in Icelandic populations.
- A study conducted in 2021 measured mercury levels in hair samples of 120 pregnant women in Reykjavik and examined their fish intake over the previous four months.
- The findings revealed that while overall mercury levels were generally within safe limits, some women exceeded the US-EPA reference dose, particularly those with higher fish consumption.