How can families reduce the risk of exposure to chromium?
• Children should avoid playing in soils near uncontrolled hazardous waste sites where chromium may have been discarded. • Chromium is a component of tobacco smoke. Avoid smoking in enclosed spaces like inside the home or car in order to limit exposure to children and other family members. • Although chromium(III) is an essential nutrient, you should avoid excessive use of dietary supplements containing chromium.
