Review Paper:
Effects of arsenic-induced
toxicosis (Arsenicosis) on human health and its prevention
Mairaj Samya, Nagar Richa Dave, Rehman F. and Jindal Tanu
Res. J. Chem. Environ; Vol. 27(3); 116-123;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/2703rjce1160123; (2023)
Abstract
Owing to widespread groundwater pollution, arsenic is one of the most extreme worldwide
ecological toxicants and induces cytotoxic activity and other chronic diseases for
millions of people and also animals. Because of geologic and anthropogenic activities,
arsenic pollution is widely spread. Long-term toxicity caused by arsenic can lead
to the development of arsenicosis related to skin lesions, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly,
cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease, hypertension,
diabetes mellitus, hepatic fibrosis and hematological, gastrointestinal, immunological,
endocrine and multicancer neurological disorders.
Till date no effective treatment or medicine is available in global market to prevent
arsenic induced toxicosis. Only use of safe water and well nourished foods can help
to prevent further exposure. Recently, chelation therapy is recognized as a good
remedial action to reduce and to eliminate the acute arsenic toxicity.
