Endemic Chronic Arsenic Poisoning - China
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Introdution Chronic arsenic poisoning in China resulting in endemic arsenicosis in vast areas particular in rural areas, was first observed in the 50’s and subsequently in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s in different localities. In China, chronic arsenic poisoning can be classified into two types based on the sources of arsenic intake into the human body. These are collectively known as Drinking water type due to consumption of groundwater containing natural high arsenic from medium and deep wells, and Coal-burning type caused by consumption of high arsenic contaminated dried local staple foods by burning coal rich in arsenic and fluoride at home for cooking, heating and drying foods. (1)
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