Contamination of drinking-water by arsenic in Bangladesh: a public health emergency

摘要: The contamination of groundwater by arsenic in Bangladesh is the largest poisoning a population history, with millions people exposed. This paper describes history discovery drinking-water and recommends intervention strategies. Tube-wells were installed to provide ‘‘pure water’’ prevent morbidity mortality from gastrointestinal disease. water tube-wells that was not tested for contamination. Studies other countries where has had long-term exposure indicate 1 10 who drink containing 500mg per litre may ultimately die cancers caused arsenic, including lung, bladder skin cancers. rapid allocation funding prompt expansion current interventions address this should be facilitated. fundamental identification provision arsenic-free drinking water. Arsenic rapidly excreted urine, early or mild cases, no specific treatment required. Community education participation are essential ensure successful; these coupled follow-up monitoring confirm ended. Taken together countries, experience shows sources throughout world used arsenic.