Abstract

Dr. Rajesh Subhash Harode* and Dr. Rupali Narendra Chandewar

ABSTRACT

Heavy metal toxicity has proven to be a major threat and are toxic in low concentration. There are several health risks associated with it. The commonly found heavy metals include arsenic, lead, copper, cadmium, chromium, nikel and zinc. Few metals, such as aluminium, can be removed through elimination activities, but some of the metals get accumulated in the body. These metals gets accumulated in body through water, food and chemicals present in industries etc. Metal toxicity depends upon the absorbed dose, the route of exposure, i.e acute and chronic. and food chain, exhibiting a chronic nature. Various public health measures have been undertaken to control, prevent and treat metal toxicity occurring at various levels, such as occupational exposure and environmental factors.