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To the Editor: Guallar et al. (Nov. 28 isssue)¹ report that a toenail mercury level as low as 0.11 to 0.66 µg per gram (estimated hair level, 0.34 to 2.03 µg per gram) was directly associated with a doubling of the risk of myocardial infarction. We find it difficult to reconcile this finding with published data on the cardiovascular health of highly exposed populations.

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