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Comprehensive review summarizes sources, effects, and treatment of arsenic poisoning, suggesting preventative measures.
One of the worst health issues in the world, especially in South Asia, is arsenic poisoning. The earth's crust, air, water, and soil all naturally contain this hazardous metalloid. In this review, we have summarized the signs and symptoms, sources of exposure, metabolism, toxicological effects, and prevention and treatment of arsenic poisoning. Recent, up-to-date data were collected from government agencies such as the WHO, EPA, and BIS, as well as reputable review papers published between 2000 and 2024, which were among the many scientific sources consulted, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The two main types of inorganic arsenic commonly discharged into the environment due to ore smelting processes are arsenite (AsIII) and arsenate (AsV). Serious health issues, such as cancer, cardiovascular damage, neurological dysfunction, respiratory tract irritation, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and skin abnormalities, are brought on by chronic poisoning from extended exposure to arsenic through contaminated food, drinking water, and work-related activities. Acute arsenic poisoning has been treated with chelation therapy. This review helps researchers gain up-to-date knowledge about arsenic and arsenic poisoning.
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