Occurrence, health effects and remediation of arsenic in groundwaters of Latin America
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Occurrence, health effects and remediation of arsenic in groundwaters of Latin America |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1624 |
Book Title | Natural arsenic in groundwaters of Latin America |
Authors | Bundschuh, J. (Author), Garcia, M. E. (Author), Birkle, P. (Author), Cumbal, L. H. (Author), Bhattacharya, P. (Author) and Matschullat, J. (Author) |
Editors | Bundschuh, J., Armienta, M. A., Birkle, P., Bhattacharya, P., Matschullat, J. and Mukherjee, A. B. |
Volume | 1 |
Page Range | 3-15 |
Series | Arsenic in the Environment |
Chapter Number | 1 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2009 |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9780415407717 |
9780203886236 | |
ISSN | 1876-6218 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9780415407717 |
Abstract | At least 4 million people depend on drinking water with toxic arsenic (As) concentrations in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and Peru, which primarily originate from geogenic sources. In other Latin-American countries, the occurrence of the problem and/or the number of exposed people is still unknown. This chronic As exposure is associated with neurological and dermatological problems as well as carcinogenic effects. In contrast to urban areas, practically no action has been taken by the authorities to mitigate the As problem for the rural population, which |
Keywords | arsenic; groundwater; Latin America; health effects |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 410402. Environmental assessment and monitoring |
370799. Hydrology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Costa Rican Institute of Electricity, Costa Rica |
Higher University of San Andreas, Bolivia | |
Electrical Research Institute, Mexico | |
Army Polytechnic School, Ecuador | |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden | |
Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Germany | |
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico | |
University of Helsinki, Finland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2v36/occurrence-health-effects-and-remediation-of-arsenic-in-groundwaters-of-latin-america
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