The broad scope of health effects from chronic arsenic exposure: update on a worldwide public health problem

MF Naujokas, B Anderson, H Ahsan… - Environmental …, 2013 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: Concerns for arsenic exposure are not limited to toxic waste sites and massive
poisoning events. Chronic exposure continues to be a major public health problem
worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of persons. Objectives: We reviewed recent
information on worldwide concerns for arsenic exposures and public health to heighten
awareness of the current scope of arsenic exposure and health outcomes and the
importance of reducing exposure, particularly during pregnancy and early life. Methods: We …