Abstract
Objective: To analyze the literary productions that relate exposure and ingestion of mercury by the riverside population in the Amazon and to address the main aspects of nursing care, as well as their impacts. Methods: The study is based on the bibliographic review of articles published from 2013 to 2021, the data collection occurred through the search for scientific articles in the bases: Online System for Search and Analysis of Medical Literature (MEDLINE), Latin American Literature and of the Caribbean in Health Sciences (LILACS) and Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO). Results: In total, 8 articles, being available (1) on MEDLINE, (2) LILACS, (5) SciELO, evidenced an important relationship between the intake of fish and the mercury index in the human body. This relationship occurs in a proportional and cumulative manner due to the meaning in the food chain. by heavy metals. Final considerations: In general, the importance of monitoring the levels of exposure of riverside dwellers to metal is emphasized, as well as the relevance of continuation. studies on the subject and the participation of nursing so that prevention and control strategies are improved.