Arsenic: homicidal intoxication

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198407000-00015· OSTI ID:6001469

Massey, E W; Wold, D; Heyman, A

Arsenic-induced deaths have been known to occur from accidental poisoning, as a result of medical therapy, and from intentional poisonings in homicide and suicide. Twenty-eight arsenic deaths in North Carolina from 1972 to 1982 included 14 homicides and seven suicides. In addition, 56 hospitalized victims of arsenic poisoning were identified at Duke Medical Center from 1970 to 1980. Four case histories of arsenic poisoning in North Carolina are presented and clinical manifestations are discussed. In view of the continued widespread use of arsenic in industry and agriculture, and its ubiquity in the environment, arsenic poisoning will continue to occur. A need for knowledge of its toxicity and of the clinical manifestations of acute and chronic arsenic poisoning will also continue.

• Research Organization: Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC
• OSTI ID: 6001469
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Journal Name: South. Med. J.; (United States) Vol. 77:7; ISSN SMJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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