Mercury dental amalgam or ‘Silver filling’ is a silver-colored material used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. It is made of 50% mercury, 35% silver and 13% tin, approx. 2% copper andRead More
Use of mercury in dental amalgam for the reconstruction of cavities has been debated by the scientific community due to well-documented adverse environmental and health implications of mercury. The contribution of mercury dentalRead More
Most of us do not have any idea about the beauty products that we use. These products, even the herbal types, may contain harmful chemicals, such as toxic metals and the coloring agents,Read More
The release of lead into the environment poses significant risks to human health and the environment. We’ve known for centuries that lead is poisonous and we know lead exposure is a serious threatRead More
Jewellery is an individual embellishment that people used from ancient time to complement themselves. From time to time, lots of things have been added for the production of ornaments. Many of these areRead More
Mercury-containing products, regardless of their designation, can lead to contamination when thrown in the trash, where they might be crushed or incinerated. Mercury can evaporate into the air where it can then beRead More
Toys are the most intimate friends of children. Unfortunately it is also a major concern that most of the toys our children play contain high levels of toxic metals; including lead, mercury, cadmium,Read More
Mercury is used as a preservative (e.g., thimerosal) in medical preparations such as vaccines (influenza, hepatitis B, DPT), ointments (ear medicines, hemorrhoid medication), contact-lens solutions and nasal sprays. It is also used inRead More
To protect environment and children health in Asia, we need to work together to ensure toxic free, safe and sustainable future for the next generation. We work for mercury free dental care and be specific to the children and women of child bearing age in Asia.
The Asian Center for Environmental Health is opening a pathway to work closely with environment.
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