Associations of Mercury Exposure with Serum Sex Steroid Hormones in Children 6-18 Years from NHANES 2013-2016

Exposure to MeHg and Hg is associated with increased FAI levels, but decreased levels of SHBG, which are more pronounced in girls. The heightened susceptibility of prepubertal girls underscores the need for targeted public health interventions, including dietary guidance on seafood consumption and early biomonitoring of mercury levels in high-risk populations, to mitigate potential health impacts.