Toxicology Expert Discusses Health Consequences From Industrial Pollutants

ByVictoria Negron

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Updated onApril 18, 2018

Toxicology Expert Discusses Health Consequences From Industrial Pollutants

This case involves a power plant that was forced to suspend its operations after repeatedly violating environmental regulatory codes. The company was found to be in violation of the legal level of certain cancer-causing air pollutants and agreed to limit the level of these pollutants to reduce health risks in surrounding homes. The company was given 3 months to correct this issue. At the end of the 3-month period, a monitor measured an average air-pollution level 5 times in excess of the legal level. An expert in toxicology with an understanding of cancer-causing air pollutants was sought to address the consequences to human health from exposure to these chemicals.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please describe your background in toxicology.

2. What are some likely effects of exposure to this environmental pollution?

Expert Witness Response E-143061

inline imageHexavalent chromium causes irritation and damage to skin, eyes, and respiratory tissues from nasal passages to the deeper lung tissues. Chronic irritation can lead to mucosal ulcers, scarring, and eventually cancer. Environmental or occupational exposures to hexavalent chromium have also been linked to cancer in cases of prolonged toxicity duration. Individuals who smoke may be at higher risk from this hazardous exposure due to additive effects of chromium with other respiratory tract toxins/carcinogens. Lead and arsenic poisoning can have acute and chronic effects. Lead toxicity manifests as anemia, neurologic dysfunction and/or deterioration, growth retardation, kidney injury and gastrointestinal tract issues. Arsenic can cause neuropathy, damage to hair, skin, and nails, and kidney injury. The timing of these symptoms and signs varies depending on the duration and dose of exposure and baseline health of the individual.

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Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

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