Arsenic Contamination in Asia: Biological Effects and Preventive Measures

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This book provides valuable new insights into preventive measures for chronic arsenic poisoning, exploring the various causes, metabolism and toxicity, preventive drugs, functional foods and various methods for removing arsenic from contaminated water. The mechanisms of chronic arsenic poisoning vary between countries and regions, and the pathological difference, though reported on, is still only poorly understood. As large-scale chronic arsenic poisoning is concentrated in Asia, the contributions in this book were written by pioneers from Asia. Further, the management of removed arsenic has not yet become standardized, and this volume will serve as a vital source of new ideas by highlighting significant detoxification methods aimed at the disposal of arsenic. 　Arsenic Contamination in Asia represents a valuable sourcebook for scientists working in the fields of environmental health, occupational health, environmental science, fisheries science, agriculture, pharmacy, analytical chemistry, and clinical medicine. Also, beginning researchers, seasoned experts, and students who are seeking comprehensive information on the natural sciences including medicine will find this work thought-provoking, instructive and informative. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Past and Current Arsenic Poisonings (Hiroshi Yamauchi, Ayako Takata)....Pages 1-11 Arsenic Metabolism and Toxicity in Humans and Animals: Racial and Species Differences (Yayoi Kobayashi, Tetsuro Agusa)....Pages 13-28 Arsenic Exposure and Reproductive Toxicity (Osamu Udagawa, Kazuyuki Okamura, Takehiro Suzuki, Keiko Nohara)....Pages 29-42 Characteristics and Health Effects of Arsenic Exposure in Bangladesh (Khaled Hossain, M. M. Hasibuzzaman, Seiichiro Himeno)....Pages 43-60 Field Researches on Chronical Arsenic Poisoning in Inner Mongolia, China (Takahiko Yoshida, Guifan Sun, Jungbo Pi, Xin Li, Bing Li, Hiroshi Yamauchi)....Pages 61-81 Arsenic Exposure and Lifestyle-Related Diseases (Yuanyuan Xu, Jingqi Fu, Huihui Wang, Yongyong Hou, Jingbo Pi)....Pages 83-118 Metabolism and Toxicity of Organic Arsenic Compounds in Marine Organisms (Yang Cao, Ayako Takata, Toshiaki Hitomi, Hiroshi Yamauchi)....Pages 119-136 Arsenic Intake and Health Risk from Diet in Asia (Tomoko Oguri)....Pages 137-149 Preventive Agents and Phytochemicals for Reducing the Adverse Health Effects of Arsenic (Yumi Abiko, Yoshito Kumagai)....Pages 151-161 Development of Arsenic Removal Technology from Drinking Water in Developing Countries (Yong Fang Li, Da Wang, Bing Li, Liangjie Dong, Guifan Sun)....Pages 163-179 Agronomic Strategies for Reducing Arsenic Risk in Rice (Satoru Ishikawa, Tomohito Arao, Tomoyuki Makino)....Pages 181-198 The Development and Purposes of Arsenic Detoxification Technology (Hiroshi Yamauchi, Ayako Takata, Yang Cao, Koichiro Nakamura)....Pages 199-211