Arsenic and Arsenic Compounds (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789241572248)

This book evaluates the risks to human health and the environment posed by arsenic and arsenic compounds. Arsenic is widely distri-buted in the earth's crust and is emitted into the atmosphere by coal-fired power generation plants and volcanic activity. Inorganic arsenic of geological origin is found in groundwater used as drinking-water in several parts of the world, e.g., Bangladesh. In these areas, drinking-water is the main source of arsenic intake, but elsewhere food is the principal source.

Author: World Health Organization
ISBN-10: 9241572248
ISBN-13: 9789241572248
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2001
Pages: 560
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 8.63h x 6.10w x 1.33d