Health importance of arsenic in drinking water and food |
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Authors: | Semih Ötleş Özlem Çağındı |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Food Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey;(2) Department of Food Engineering, Celal Bayar University, 45140 Muradiye, Manisa, Turkey |
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Abstract: | Arsenic is a toxic metalloid of global concern. It usually originates geogenically but can be intensified by human activities
such as applications of pesticides and wood preservatives, mining and smelting operations, and coal combustion. Arsenic-contaminated
food is a widespread problem worldwide. Data derived from population-based studies, clinical case series, and case reports
relating to ingestion of inorganic arsenic in drinking water, medications, or contaminated food or beverages show the capacity
of arsenate and arsenite to adversely affect multiple organ systems. Chronic arsenic poisoning can cause serious health effects
including cancers, melanosis (hyperpigmentation or dark spots, and hypopigmentation or white spots), hyperkeratosis (hardened
skin), restrictive lung disease, peripheral vascular disease (blackfoot disease), gangrene, diabetes mellitus, hypertension,
and ischemic heart disease. |
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