Arsenic
Arsenic
Publication Year:
2022
Authors:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Resource Type:
Factsheet
Summary:
WHO fact sheet on arsenic provides key facts and information on sources of exposure, health effects, WHO response.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2022
Author
World Health Organization (WHO)
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
World Health Organization (WHO)
Relevant Country
Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, United States, Vietnam
Specific Contaminants
Heavy Metals, Arsenic
Business Connect Takeaways
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be found in rocks, soil, water, and air. It can also be released into the environment through human activities, such as mining, smelting, and pesticide use.
Arsenic can have harmful health effects if a person is exposed to high levels of it. The health effects depend on the amount, duration, and route of exposure, as well as the age and health status of the person. Some of the health effects of arsenic exposure include skin lesions, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
The fact sheet provides information on the sources of arsenic exposure, the regulatory standards for arsenic in drinking water and food, and the ways to reduce or prevent arsenic exposure. The fact sheet also provides links to additional resources for more information on arsenic.