Arsenic falls under the heavy metal category which is potentially harmful for human systems. Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance and is found in abundance in nature. There are primarily two types of arsenic found in the environments, inorganic (metallic form) and organic arsenic.

It is the metallic form i.e. the inorganic arsenic that causes various health issues.

Arsenic is found in water and often people drink water from a well or pond which contains a substantial amount of arsenic

Arsenic can also be found in the form of mineral, mixed with the soil particles

In rare cases, arsenic is found in the air and food items, particularly in a locality near an industrial waste dumping site.

Similar to other heavy metal poisoning, arsenic has its toxic reaction on our body too. As a matter of fact, the rural areas are yet to use water filters and purifiers. This exposes the people out there to arsenic poisoning.

However, urban India too has witnessed adverse effects of arsenic poisoning and it can affect a person even after taking all the possible precautions. Therefore, you must be aware of arsenic poisoning and the prevention procedures.