Arsenic and Health
Arsenic and Health
Arsenic and Health
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Contents<br />
What is arsenic ............................................................................... 5<br />
How does arsenic enter <strong>and</strong> leave the body..................................5<br />
<strong>Arsenic</strong> poisoning..........................................................................6<br />
Are you living in an area with gold mine tailings ............................. 6<br />
Can arsenic in mine tailings affect your health................................. 7<br />
Long-term health effects................................................................... 7<br />
What actions can you take............................................................... 8<br />
Home-grown fruit <strong>and</strong> vegetables................................................... 10<br />
Are all types of arsenic the same................................................... 10<br />
Is there a medical test to check for arsenic.................................... 11<br />
Urine testing................................................................................11<br />
Blood testing...............................................................................11<br />
Hair testing..................................................................................11<br />
Further information sources............................................................ 12<br />
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