TOXICOLOGY OF HEAVY METALS AND THEIR IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH
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Keywords: ecology, chemicals, poisons, metals, lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, arsenic, zinc
Abstract
The article provides information about the new science - ecology and the problems associated with pollution of the environment with harmful chemicals ("poisons"), the names of which are familiar to everyone (dioxins, PVC, DDT, lead, mercury, etc.); their impact on living organisms; information on how to protect yourself from this impact. The article is also informative and can serve as a reference for specialists, environmental activists, and students of various specialties.
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