mETAL fact sheets

ARSENIC

What do we know about arsenic?

How does arsenic affect human health?

How can you reduce your exposure to arsenic?

YKHEMP 2017-2018 baseline study found that, in general, the arsenic levels of participants in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah were lower compared with the rest of Canada. For more information refer to our 2020 Progress Report.

Find more information online at Toxic Substances Portal – Arsenic

Click here for the GNWT Arsenic Fact Sheet

LEAD

Where is lead found?

What are the possible health concerns?

How can you reduce your exposure to lead?

Click here for the GNWT Lead Fact Sheet

CADMIUM

Where is cadmium found?

What are the possible health concerns?

How can you reduce your exposure to cadmium?

Click here for the GNWT Cadmium Fact Sheet