Arsenium in the environment of Yakutia - potential health hazard
Abstract
In view of the toxicological role of arsenic, the distribution of its mineral compounds in the environment of Yakutia is examined. The distribution of arsenic was studied in various components of the Yakutia’s environment, including the atmosphere, snow cover, surface water and groundwater, and soils. The need for control of human exposure to arsenic compounds is substantiated.
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V. N. Makarov
Институт мерзлотоведения им. П.И.Мельникова СО РАН
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Makarov V.N. Arsenium in the environment of Yakutia - potential health hazard. Yakut Medical Journal. 2012;(2):75-79.
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