Creating Awareness on Toxic Nature of Cadmium

Abstract

Every day, we come into touch with hundreds of harmful compounds, both natural and manmade. A dangerous heavy metal that is widely present in nature is Cadmium. There have been several reports of cadmium poisoning throughout the world. It is well known that all forms of cadmium are harmful to the environment and to living things. It is a widespread issue with world health that, in some situations, can lead to yearly fatalities. Blood, urine, hair, nail, and saliva samples can all be tested for cadmium levels. Patients with cadmium toxicity require gastrointestinal tract irrigation, supportive care, chemical decontamination therapy using the proper novel chelating agents and nanoparticle-based countermeasures. In order to prevent cadmium poisoning, it has also been advised to assess the level of food contamination and questionable locations, as well as to take into account public education and awareness initiatives for those affected. Cadmium (Cd) has been utilised in industrial settings for a very long time. The extreme toxicity of this substance first came to the attention of scientists in the middle of the 20th century. In order to raise awareness, this article provides a quick overview of cadmium’s toxicity and its negative consequences.