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more_legal_areas arsenicArsenic is a naturally occurring substance, but the ingestion of arsenic in its inorganic forms can prove very toxic. Many people realize that arsenic is a poison, but are unaware of their ingestion of arsenic, although more attention is being paid to the potential for the human ingestion of arsenic through contaminated water, exposure to pressure-treated wood, and other sources. Children are at an increased risk for both ingestion of arsenic and the serious side effects that such exposure creates.
The ingestion of arsenic can lead to very serious medical problems, including cancer. In some cases, ingestion of arsenic has proven fatal. There are some warning signs that follow the ingestion of arsenic, which include nausea, diarrhea, chronic headaches, delirium, coma, skin rashes, and changes in pigmentation. The symptoms tend to be more severe if the ingestion of arsenic takes place over a long period of time, and may appear more pronounced in children.
Ingestion of arsenic, as mentioned before, is more likely to occur in children. This is because one of the main causes of the ingestion of arsenic is pressure-treated wood, which is frequently used in playground equipment. In addition, children are more prone to the accidental ingestion of arsenic because of their tendency to put foreign objects in their mouths. Parents should be aware of this potential for the ingestion of arsenic and should closely monitor their young children. Children who are old enough should be informed of the deadly potential stemming from ingestion of arsenic and be taught to wash their hands thoroughly after playing on or around structures made with pressure-treated wood, such as playground equipment and outdoor decks.
Although the EPA and other government organizations are aware of the dangers of the ingestion of arsenic and are taking steps to minimize its potential, especially for children, cases involving ingestion of arsenic continue to appear. If you or a loved one is suffering from the effects of ingestion of arsenic, you may have legal rights and should contact an attorney who has experience in representing parties harmed by the ingestion of arsenic.
Pressure treated wood using arsenic, an effective poison for hundreds of years, was used in deck construction for many years but is no longer sold for residential use. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most uses of arsenic as a pesticide...