Arsenic

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth's crust. In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds. Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds.

Inorganic arsenic compounds are mainly used to preserve wood. Organic arsenic compounds are used as pesticides, primarily on cotton plants.

Follow the links below to find information about arsenic and its health effects.

Reviewed April 2008

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Title:   Arsenic mine tailing and health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Arsenic is a substance found in the environment. Earth extracted during mining is called mine tailings. Mine tailings near gold mines may contain high levels of arsenic and children are particularly at risk.
Date:   Feb 2008
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