Minamata Convention: Study proposes ‘leapfrogging’ implementation of children’s amendment - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Minamata Convention: Study proposes ‘leapfrogging’ implementation of children’s amendment - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

A recently published article has proposed a unique strategy on oral health policy as a cost-effective strategy for African countries to achieve mercury-free dentistry. The Children’s Amendment to the Minamata Convention is to protect children from the harm of mercury containing fillings Tagged “leapfrogging”, the strategy, according to the authors, could also be adopted by developed economies with underserved communities as well as developed ec…