Table 1 Description and source of data for the model parameters
Data on mother-child pairs from the CHARGE study | Symbol | Units |
|---|---|---|
Bloodspot Hg concentration | C B | ppb |
Maternal fish consumption | ||
Rate during each time step | I j | Kg⋅day−1 |
Time steps | t j | days |
Gestational age at birth | t q | days |
Blood volume | V j | L |
Assumed parameters | ||
Fraction of MeHg in blooda | f | - |
MeHg elimination Rateb | k | day−1 |
Estimated parameter | ||
Fish concentration | c | ppb |