Arsenic Toxicity Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Arsenic Toxicity? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Arsenic Toxicity Risks
Anyone can develop arsenic toxicity as a result of arsenic exposure. But certain people are more likely to be exposed to arsenic. The following factors increase your chances of being exposed to arsenic. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Working in:
- Companies that preserve wood with arsenic
- Metal manufacturing industry
- Glass production industry
- Electronic industry
- Other industries that use arsenic
- Living in an area with high natural levels of arsenic
In addition, children may be more susceptible than adults to the health effects of arsenic. There is some evidence that arsenic exposure may harm pregnant women and their unborn babies.
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