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Arsenic
Inorganic arsenic compounds are mainly used to preserve wood. Organic arsenic compounds are used as pesticides, primarily on cotton plants.
Follow the links below to find information about arsenic and its health effects.
Created September 2011
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| Title: | Arsenic mine tailings and health |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Arsenic is a substance found in the environment. Earth extracted during mining is called mine tailings. Mine tailings near goldmines may contain high levels of arsenic and children are particularly at risk. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Copper chrome arsenic (CCA) treated timber |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Copper chrome arsenate (CCA) treated timber is wood that has been preserved with a combination of copper, chromium and arsenic. Common uses include decking, playground equipment and fencing. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential health risks of CCA treated timber so it is important to limit exposure to the chemicals it contains. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Environmental Poisoning |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about poisoning due to exposure to environmental pollutants, including agricultural and veterinary chemicals, heavy metals and asbestos. |
| Date: | Mar 2006 |
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