One out of every twelve women of child bearing age in the United States has enough mercury in her blood to harm a developing fetus.

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This statement is true according to a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group. The study found that approximately 1 in 12 women of childbearing age in the United States had blood mercury levels that exceeded the level recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect a developing fetus.

One Out of Every Twelve Women of Child Bearing Age