Abstract
A survey is presented of the most important facets of toxicity due to chemical elements as well as of the mechanisms through which it may be triggered. In particular, a detailed discussion is made on the characteristics shown by arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, barium and beryllium, with specific reference to the influence exerted by physiological, environmental and life-style factors.
Translated title of the contribution | Toxicity of chemical elements |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 283-288 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanita |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health