ReviewCureus2023
Maternal Exposure to Arsenic and Its Impact on Maternal and Fetal Health: A Review.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Tracking Contaminant Trends: PFAS, Metals and Metalloids in Indo-Pacific Bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) from South Australia.Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology · 2026Article
- Maternal-Fetal Exposure to Oncoelements and Their Oxidative and Epigenetic Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Exposure to Metal Mixtures and Childhood Adiposity: An Examination of Periods of Heightened Susceptibility Between Gestation and Late Childhood.Pediatric obesity · 2025Article
- Assessment of Heavy Metals in Mexican Dietary Supplements Using Total X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry and Health Risk Evaluation.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Environmental Toxicants in the Hispanic Community Epigenetically Contributing to Preeclampsia.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2025Review
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- Content of selected nutrients and heavy metals in prenatal multivitamins and minerals: an observational study.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025Observational
- Arsenic Exposure During Pregnancy and Childhood: Factors Explaining Changes over a Decade.Toxics · 2025Article
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- Red cell transfusion related toxic metals exposure for fetus and newborns: an under-recognized public health concern.Pediatric research · 2025Article
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- Dynamics of Spatiotemporal Variation of Groundwater Arsenic in Central Rift Vally of Ethiopia: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study.Environmental health insights · 2024Article
- Assessing Acute and Chronic Risks of Human Exposure to Arsenic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia Employing Body Biomarkers.Environmental health insights · 2024Article
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Arsenic exposure is a significant public health issue, with harmful effects caused by its use in commercial products such as car batteries, pesticides, and herbicides. Arsenic has three main compounds: inorganic, organic, and arsine gas. Inorganic arsenic compounds in water are highly toxic. The daily intake of arsenic from food and beverages is between 20 and 300 mcg/day. Arsenic is known for its carcinogenic properties and is classified as a human carcinogen by different institutions. Exposure can lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage, and epigenetic deregulation, which can cause endocrine disorders, altered signal transduction pathways, and cell proliferation. In addition, arsenic can easily cross the placenta, making it a critical concern for maternal and fetal health. Exposure can lead to complications such as gestational diabetes, anemia, low birth weight, miscarriage, and congenital anomalies. Female babies are particularly vulnerable to the negative impact of arsenic exposure, with a higher risk of low weight for gestational age and congenital cardiac anomalies. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor and regulate the levels of arsenic in drinking water and food sources to prevent these adverse health outcomes. Further research is necessary to fully understand the impact of arsenic exposure on human health, especially during pregnancy and infancy, by implementing preventative measures and monitoring the levels of arsenic in the environment.
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