Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology

An in-depth resource detailing the manner, effects and countermeasures of arsenic exposure

Swaran Jeet Singh Flora (Edited by)

9780124186880

Hardback, published 5 January 2015

752 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.9 cm, 1.72 kg

"... presents the information in a succinct way...This comprehensive review of the new advances in arsenic toxicology results in one essential reference for all those involved in the field. Score: 79 - 3 Stars" --Doody's

Throughout history, arsenic has been used as an effective and lethal poison. Today, arsenic continues to present a real threat to human health all over the world, as it contaminates groundwater and food supplies. Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology presents the latest findings on arsenic, its chemistry, its sources and its acute and chronic effects on the environment and human health. The book takes readings systematically through the target organs, before detailing current preventative and counter measures. This reference enables readers to effectively assess the risks related to arsenic, and provide a comprehensive look at arsenic exposure, toxicity and toxicity prevention.

1. Chemistry, Occurrence and Exposure: A General Overview of Arsenic Exposure
2. Groundwater Contamination and Its Health Effects in Bangladesh
3. Arsenic and Fluorescence Humic Substance in Groundwater of Bangladesh: A Public Health Risk
4. Arsenic Risk Assessment
5. Evaluation of Novel Modified Activated Alumina as Adsorbent for Arsenic Removal
6. Health Effects of Chronic Arsenic Toxicity
7. Fate of Arsenic Metabolites towards Toxicity on Development of Speciation Techniques
8. Molecular Mechanism of Arsenic Toxicity
9. Arsenic Toxicity Mechanism: Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis
10. Arsenic Through the Gastrointestinal Tract
11. Cutaneous Toxicology of Arsenic
12. Arsenic and the Liver
13. Arsenic and Respiratory Disorders
14. Arsenic and the Kidney
15. Arsenic Neurotoxicity in Humans and Experiments
16. Developmental Arsenic Exposure Impacts Fetal Programming of the Nervous System
17. Health Effects of Prenatal and Early Life Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic
18. Arsenic, Kidney and Urinary Bladder Disorders
19. Arsenic and Central Nervous System
20. Arsenic and Cardiovascular Diseases Including the Role of Stem Cells
21. Immunotoxic Effects of Arsenic Exposure
22. Arsenic and Reproductive Disorders
23. Arsenic and Cancer
24. The Association Between Chronic Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis
25. Arsenic Biosensors: Challenges and Opportunities for High Throughput Detection
26. Medical Countermeasures
27. Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Arsenic Toxicity Tolerance in Plants and Microbes
28. Arsenic Contamination and Bioremediation Potential of Marine Bacteria

Subject Areas: The environment [RN], Medical toxicology [MMGT]