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Links to information about poisoning due to exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals, such as agricultural and veterinary chemicals, lead, mercury or asbestos.
To find information on pesticides, see the Pesticides [HealthInsite Topic Page] .
Updated April 2008
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Acute Reference Doses for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This document sets out the acute reference doses (in units of mg/kg bodyweight) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals used on food producing crops or animals, and is current at 31 December 2007.
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Dec 2007
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Pink disease
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Better Health Channel
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Mercury used to be a common additive in teething powders and other baby products. Babies who were particularly sensitive to mercury developed pink disease, a syndrome characterised by symptoms including anaemia, lethargy and skin rash.
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Oct 2007
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Acceptable Daily Intakes for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This document sets out the acceptable daily intakes (ADIs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals used on food producing crops or animals. It includes entries that were recommended by the former Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals Standing Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council until November 1992 and those established by the TGA since assuming responsibility for establishing ADI's on 12 March 1993.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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Household interventions for prevention of domestic lead exposure in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Lead poisoning is associated with adverse effects on development and behaviour in children. Many educational and environmental household interventions to prevent lead exposure in children have been studied. This review of 12 studies found that education...
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Feb 2008
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Mercury in fish
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Better Health Channel
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Mercury is often found in fish. Developing foetuses are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental delays. Research is ongoing, but women are generally advised to be selective about the kinds and amounts of fish they eat during pregnancy.
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Jul 2007
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Chemicals and public health - an information brochure on the assessment of toxicity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This brochure explains how public health is protected through the study of the toxicity of chemicals and their potential to cause adverse effects on humans; and how this information is used in the development of exposure standards to ensure that health risks are minimised.
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| Date: |
Dec 2004
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Lead poisoning
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
If lead gets into the body it can cause many long term health problems.
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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Lead poisoning
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Lead is a naturally occurring metal. It is used in industry and, in the past, was added to petrol and household paints. Lead is a hazard when small particles are taken into the body by swallowing or breathing. Children under five years of age are at greater risk.
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Jun 2008
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Cadmium
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Cadmium is a metal used in the manufacture of batteries, and is also found in cigarette smoke. It occurs naturally in some foods at very low levels. High exposure to cadmium has been linked to health problems including certain kidney and lung conditions. Occupations at risk of cadmium exposure include battery manufacture, welding or soldering, smelting, textile work and manufacture. Some fertilised soils may contain high levels of cadmium.
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Sep 2007
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Asbestos in the home
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Australian homes built before 1988 may contain asbestos. Common products are fibro cement, or AC' sheeting, and heater flues. Special precautions should be taken by anyone who needs to disturb asbestos. Professional help from a licensed asbestos removalist is recommended.
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Feb 2008
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Inhalants
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Some chemical substances, or inhalants, release fumes at room temperature. Breathing in these fumes produces a quick 'high', which is similar to feeling drunk.
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Feb 2008
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Arsenic mine tailing and health
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Better Health Channel
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| 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.
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| Date: |
Feb 2008
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Household poisons
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
Advice about recognising household items that could poison your child, and tips on keeping your child safe.
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| Date: |
May 2006
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Lead and health: is your family at risk?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Lead can be in polluted air, older paints, solder, some building materials and even some products we use every day. Because lead can be harmful if it gets into the body, it's important to know how to protect yourself.
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| Date: |
Mar 1998
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