This First Nation’s youth attempt suicide at alarming rates. A new study suggests it’s linked to residents’ exposure to dumped mercury | Unpublished
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Author: Sheila Wang - Investigative Reporter
Publication Date: July 19, 2023 - 05:00

This First Nation’s youth attempt suicide at alarming rates. A new study suggests it’s linked to residents’ exposure to dumped mercury

July 19, 2023

A study found significant association between inter-generational exposure to mercury and Grassy Narrows’ high rates of youth suicide attempts.


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