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Chronic Exposure to Arsenic and the Effects on Human Health

비소 만성 노출의 건강영향에 대한 고찰

  • Jung-Yeon Kwon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Dong-A University) ;
  • Young-Seoub Hong (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Dong-A University)
  • 권정연 (동아대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 홍영습 (동아대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2023.10.11
  • Accepted : 2023.10.24
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

Background: Arsenic is a metalloid of public health significance due to its unique material properties and toxicity and the widespread pollution in the environment. Arsenic exists as inorganic arsenic and organic arsenic with distinct chemical properties. Its toxicity varies depending on the properties. Objectives: Although the carcinogenicity of arsenic has been identified, the various diseases that occur after acute and chronic exposure to arsenic are not yet clearly known. Methods: Research on the effects of chronic exposure to arsenic on human health was searched and the results were summarized. Results: It has been found that cancer occurs due to exposure to high concentrations of arsenic in areas with elevated exposure to arsenic, but research results have recently been presented on health effects caused by chronic exposure to low concentrations of arsenic. Cancers have also been identified to be related to inorganic arsenic, including skin cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer. Significant relationships with neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus have been suggested as well. Conclusions: Our results suggest that it is necessary to evaluate the health impact on residents around abandoned metal mines and industrial complexes in South Korea.

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