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Summary of mercury related characteristics (n = 44).
| Parameter | Urine-Hg (μg/L) | MSS | Years Working * | Years Living * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 15.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 1st Quartile | 26.5 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Median | 35.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 22.0 |
| Mean | 50.8 | 5.9 | 11.2 | 22.2 |
| 3rd Quartile | 57.5 | 7.0 | 16.0 | 32.0 |
| Maximum | 163.0 | 8.0 | 40.0 | 54.0 |
* In the mining area of Portovelo/Zaruma; MSS = chronic intoxication medical score sum.
