However, these standards are expected to be lowered in the near future. There is no standard for the amount of arsenic allowed in the air of homes. We use a formula to convert workplace limits to home limits. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulates the amount of arsenic that can be released by industries. Arsenic has been associated with certain types of skin cancer.
Some studies also show a possible link with lung, liver, and kidney cancers.
Fingernails may show ridges and yellowing. Symptoms of arsenic exposure include tremors, headaches, and numbness. In general, chemicals affect the same organ systems in all people who are exposed. However, the seriousness of the effects may vary from person to person. A person's reaction depends on several things, including individual health, heredity, previous exposure to chemicals including medicines, and personal habits such as smoking or drinking.