Pattern of Arsenic Exposure to Children: New born to toddler Stages

摘要: Elevated levels of arsenic are found in several countries which exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water guideline (10µg/L), affecting 100 million people globally. Its prevalence varies different among Andean Argentina and South-East Asia most severely affected. Bangladesh is considered a major As-contaminated zone more than 10µg/L As present tube wells installed during last decade. poses serious threat to population general, children particular. School-age exposed be deficient cognitive functions countries. Although contamination global phenomenon reports on children’s exposure As, through breast milk pathway limited. Findings few studies show low level even populations high levels. Several indicate potential counterbalancing impact exposures chemicals outweigh hazards feeding contaminated milk. On other hand, presence toxic elements powdered liquid infant cause concern considering probable health problems infants. It surmised from available data that although lactating mothers resided highly zones concentration metal infants protected effects As. Therefore still best way protect as per WHO recommendations.