A Comprehensive Guide to Arsenic Toxicology: Understanding the Risks and Effects

The Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology, Second Edition, is a definitive resource that delves into the latest findings on arsenic, covering its chemistry, sources, and environmental and human health impacts. This extensive handbook explores both acute and chronic effects of arsenic, providing in-depth information on:

• Physical and chemical properties of arsenic
• Exposure routes and epidemiology
• Organ toxicity and diagnosis
• Prevention and treatment strategies

Fully updated and revised, this new edition incorporates fresh perspectives on:

• Risk assessment and management
• Molecular mechanisms of arsenic toxicity
• Advances in integrated testing, assessment, and development
• High-content predictive models and their applications
• New alternative methods (NAMS) in the context of Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs)

This comprehensive resource enables readers to effectively assess the risks associated with arsenic exposure, providing a thorough understanding of:

• Arsenic exposure pathways and sources
• Toxicity mechanisms and symptoms
• Prevention and treatment strategies

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: March 10, 2023

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 986

ISBN-10: 0323898475

ISBN-13: 978-0323898478