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In recent years, toxic elements, because of their toxicity and health risk associated with exposure to them, have become a threat to human life. Because of the rapid technological advancement, discharge of toxic elements, both of variety and quantity, in the environment has increased enormously. These toxic elements may enter into the human body through food, water, or air. Various types of diseases and disorders that is, cardiovascular, neurological, and various types of cancers, are caused due to exposure to these elements. Toxic elements including chromium, cadmium, mercury, and lead are known to have carcinogenic effects to humans on exposure. Some of these toxic elements are even known to proliferate in the environment and hence increase the problem of its recycling or degradation. This chapter will provide information related to these toxic elements and their effect on human health. This chapter will …