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Correlation matrix (Spearman’s r) for total mercury and methylmercury concentrations in hair and blood.
| Methylmercury | Total mercury (r) | % of total mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Hair | 0.974 (0.959–0.984) | 97.2 (23.3–100) |
| Blood | 0.986 (0.978–0.991) | 85.5 (47.3–100) |
Confidence intervals (95%) are provided. Median methylmercury percentages, (total range) of total mercury concentrations are shown. Correlations are significant at p < 0.0001.
