Comprehensive Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology: Understanding the Risks and Prevention Strategies

The Handbook of Arsenic Toxicology, Second Edition is a thoroughly updated and revised resource that provides an in-depth understanding of arsenic, its chemistry, sources, and effects on the environment and human health. This comprehensive book covers both acute and chronic effects of arsenic, delving into various aspects such as physical and chemical properties, exposure, epidemiology, organ toxicity, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

What’s New in the Second Edition

This new edition includes cutting-edge information on:

• Risk assessment and management strategies
• Molecular mechanisms of arsenic toxicity
• Advances in integrated approaches to testing, assessment, and development
• Evaluation and application of high-content predictive models
• New alternative methods (NAMS) in the context of Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) for assessing toxicology

Key Features and Benefits

This handbook is an indispensable resource for readers seeking to understand and mitigate the risks associated with arsenic exposure. It provides:

• A comprehensive overview of arsenic toxicity, covering its physical and chemical properties, sources, and effects on human health and the environment
• In-depth information on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies for arsenic toxicity
• Practical guidance on risk assessment, molecular mechanisms, and alternative methods for assessing toxicology
• A thorough understanding of the latest advances in the field, enabling readers to stay updated with the latest research and developments

Publisher: Academic Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Publication Date: March 6, 2023
Language: English
Pages: 986
ISBN-10: 0323898475
ISBN-13: 978-0323898478