Public Health Statement for Barium
Public Health Statement for Barium
Publication Year:
2019
Authors:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Resource Type:
Report
Summary:
Information on the health effects of boron, including how it enters the body, what it does in the body, and what levels are safe for human consumption.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Report
Publication Year
2019
Author
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Relevant Country
Other Chemicals, Barium
Business Connect Takeaways
Barium 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 barium exposure include gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiovascular effects, and neurological effects.
Barium is a naturally occurring element that can be found in rocks, soil, water, and food. It is also used in various industrial and consumer products, such as drilling muds, paints, and glass.
Barium 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 barium exposure include gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiovascular effects, and neurological effects.