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Arsenic poisoning
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Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous element found in the atmosphere, soils and rocks, natural waters and organisms.
It is released into the water that we drink via 3 methods
Soil Erosion
Soil erosion releases arsenic to mingle with air and water, that is how water gets contaminated
Volcanic Eruption
Through volcanic or earthquake activities, arsenic that is locked in the ground may be tossed up and introduced into the water
Human Factors
Most of the time, Humans are the ones who cause the problem to escalate, through the use of arsenic-based pesticides, farming, mining or digging of deep tube wells.
Harmful effects of arsenic poisoning
Harmful effects
Effects include, cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal passages, liver, and prostate. Non-cancer effects can include thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; diarrhoea; numbness in hands and feet; partial paralysis; and blindness.