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Arsenic and Type 2 Diabetes
Environmental Health Sciences — New research findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey suggest that exposure to levels of arsenic commonly found in drinking water may be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that millions of Americans ...More…
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ATSDR en Español
Centers for Disease Control — La Agencia para Sustancias Tóxicas y el Registro de Enfermedades (ATSDR, por sus siglas en inglés), es una agencia federal de salud pública ubicada en Atlanta, Georgia. La misión de la ATSDR es servir al público usando la mejor ciencia, tomando ...More…
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Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
Environmental Protection Agency — EPA has completed its reregistration eligibility decisions (RED) for the heavy duty wood preservatives chromated arsenicals, pentachlorophenol, and creosote. In general, EPA has determined that the compounds contribute benefits to society and are ...More…
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How does arsenic get into well water?
Centers for Disease Control — What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard for arsenic in drinking water of private wells? You can find more information on arsenic at the following Web sites. Arsenic is an element that occurs naturally in rock and soil in ...More…
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Arsénico (Arsenic)
Centers for Disease Control — La exposición a niveles de arsénico más altos que lo normal ocurre principalmente en lugares de trabajo, cerca de sitios de desechos peligrosos o en áreas con niveles de arsénico naturalmente elevados. La exposición a niveles altos de arsénico ...More…
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Protect your skin when you're out in the sun. Learn more
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ...More…
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Protect your skin when you're out in the sun. Learn more
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ...More…
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Environmental Protection Agency — Commit to at least 5 of 10 actions and share your stories and ideas. Use less water and electricity, commute without polluting, reuse and recycle, and more. Partnership programs enable flexible, collaborative, market-driven solutions that can ...More…
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Centers for Disease Control — HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for Responders Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures ATSDR Environmental Public Health (EPH) Training: Online Registration ATSDR and TDH will hold a community meeting ...More…
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Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA):
Environmental Protection Agency — This wood has been preserved by pressure-treatment with an EPA-registered pesticide containing inorganic arsenic to protect it from insect attack and decay. Wood treated with inorganic arsenic should be used only where such protection is ...More…
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How can I be exposed to arsenic?
Centers for Disease Control — Download PDF version formatted for print (PDF - 96 KB, 2 pages) Arsenic is an element that occurs naturally in rocks and soil. Arsenic can combine with other elements to make chemicals used to preserve wood and to kill insects on cotton and other ...More…
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Trace Elements National Synthesis Project
Home Overview Study Team More Information Trace Elements Intranet A retrospective analysis on the occurrence of arsenic in ground water of the US Arsenic in ground water is largely the result of minerals dissolving from weathered rocks and soils. ...More…