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Heavy Metal - Arsenic
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Heavy Metal - Arsenic
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Arsenic is detected virtually in all environmental matrices.Two forms of arsenic, reduced and oxidized can be absorbed andaccumulates in tissues and body fluidscausing impairment of cell respiration and subsequently diminishes ATP formation.Several million people are exposed to arsenic chronically throughout the world. Diet, for most individuals, is the largest sourceof exposure. It is also called as “king of poisons”. Immediate symptoms of acute arsenic poisoning include vomiting, abdominalpain and diarrhea being followed by numbness, tingling of extremities, muscle cramping and death. Long-term exposure tohigh arsenic level usually affects skin. Blood, urine, hair, and fingernails are used for diagnosis of toxicity.This is treated bychelating agents and removal of arsenic from body. Awareness should be created among the communities. Governmentalmeasures for provision of clean water, uncontaminated food and reduction of haza...
