Question

Diseases caused by mercury

• A. Minamata disease
• B. Itai-Itai disease
• C. Displexia
• D. Skin cancer

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Minamata disease

• Minamata disease is a neurological disease caused by severe mercury poisoning.
• Minamata disease was first discovered in the city of Minamata, Japan, in 1956, hence its name.
• It is caused by mercury poisoning from industrially contaminated water and fish.