Arsenic is a naturally occurring chemical element that is commonly distributed in the Earth's crust. There are 2 general forms of arsenic: Organic, In this instance, the term just implies the arsenic substance includes carbon. Inorganic, Research shows that poisoning levels are higher and linked health effects are more severe with not natural arsenic. Researchers, pediatricians, and public wellness professionals are worried about long-range and refined health impacts of low-level exposures to arsenic in people. One of the most common source of not natural arsenic is infected drinking water. Arsenic might belong of air contamination. Exposure to arsenic can additionally cause cancer. Some instances of workers at risk of being exposed to arsenic include the following: Agricultural or farm workers exposed to some farming chemicals; Employees associated with glass production; Construction and mine employees exposed to arsenic-containing dirt; Recyclers exposed to digital or e-waste; Workers who do nonferrous smelting, a process to essence metal from ore. NIOSH advises that companies use Hierarchy of Controls to prevent injuries. Beneficial search terms for arsenic consist of arsenia and arsenic metal. Inorganic arsenic substances were commonly used as pesticides up until the mid-1900s and were found in some medicines until the 1970s. Extended intake of arsenic-containing drinking water is connected with an increased risk of bladder cancer and skin cancer, and medical exposure to arsenic has been plainly related to skin cancer in epidemiological research studies.
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https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/arsenic/
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/arsenic
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/arsenic/index.cfm
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