Arsenic toxicity is a global health problem affecting many millions of people. The major source of human exposure is contamination of drinking water from natural geological sources, but anthropogenic emissions from mining, smelting, or agricultural sources (pesticides or fertilizers) also contribute to local exposures. Children are at greater risk as to be exposed when they eat small amount of soil that may contain arsenic or play on wooden structures that have been treated with arsenic as a preservative. This article explains on areas of risk of arsenic contamination and effective remedies to reduce the exposure risk in children. Learn how to reduce your child’s risk
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