- Arsenic | Public Health Statement | ATSDR
Arsenic is an element that is widely distributed in the earth's crust Elemental arsenic is ordinarily a steel grey metal-like material that sometimes occurs naturally However, arsenic is usually found in the environment combined with other elements such as oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur Arsenic combined with these elements is called inorganic arsenic Arsenic combined with carbon and hydrogen
- Arsenic toxicity: sources, pathophysiology and mechanism - PMC
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that poses a significant threat to human health due to its widespread presence in the environment, affecting millions worldwide Sources of arsenic exposure are diverse, stemming from mining activities,
- Arsenic, Chemical Element - water, uses, elements, metal, gas, number . . .
Overview Arsenic compounds have been known since at least the days of Ancient Greece and Rome (thousands of years ago) They were used by physicians and poisoners The compound most often used for both purposes was arsenic sulfide (As 2 3 ) Arsenic was first recognized as an element by alchemists Alchemy was a kind of pre-science that existed from about 500 B C to about the end of the 16th
- Arsenic - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment as an element of the earth's crust Arsenic is combined with other elements such as oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds Exposure to higher-than-average levels of arsenic occurs mainly in workplaces, near or in hazardous waste sites, and areas with high levels naturally occurring in soil, rocks, and water Exposure to
- Arsenic Compounds - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazard Summary Arsenic, a naturally occurring element, is found throughout the environment; for most people, food is the major source of exposure Acute (short-term) high-level inhalation exposure to arsenic dust or fumes has resulted in gastrointestinal effects (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain); central and peripheral nervous system disorders have occurred in workers acutely exposed to
- Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Arsenic Poisoning Arsenic poisoning can occur when you take in high levels of arsenic Drinking contaminated water causes most cases Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions Treatment may include the use of a chelating agent or bowel irrigation
- Arsenic poisoning - Wikipedia
Arsenic poisoning (or arsenicosis) is a medical condition that occurs due to elevated levels of arsenic in the body [4] If arsenic poisoning occurs over a brief period, symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, encephalopathy, and watery diarrhea that contains blood [1] Long-term exposure can result in thickening of the skin, darker skin, abdominal pain, diarrhea, heart disease
- ATSDR Arsenic ToxFAQs
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth’s crust In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds
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