Arsenic and Arsenic Compounds

This book evaluates the risks to human health and the environment posed by arsenic and arsenic compounds. Arsenic is widely distri-buted in the earth's crust and is emitted into the atmosphere by coal-fired power generation plants and volcanic activity. Inorganic arsenic of geological origin is found in groundwater used as drinking-water in several parts of the world, e.g., Bangladesh. In these areas, drinking-water is the main source of arsenic intake, but elsewhere food is the principal source.

• | Author: World Health Organization
• | Publisher: World Health Organization
• | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2001
• | Number of Pages: 560 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 9241572248
• | ISBN-13: 9789241572248