Arsenic Poisoning and Social Crisis in Bangladesh

Rakib, Muntaha; Elahi, Mehjabin; Akter, M. S.; Hossain, Md. Shanawez; Hossain, Shahzad; Huda, ME

doi:10.9734/air/2015/19076

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“…Usually, the first recognized health effects for people exposed to arsenic is skin lesions which include diffuse melanosis accompanied by spotted melanosis, hyperpigmentation, and keratosis. In the case of Bangladesh with a large number of tube wells installed over the course of 5 to 20 years ago, arsenic contamination occurs for people that will and have continued to drink of water obtained from contaminated tube wells over the course of the year [3,9,14] . Earlier reports on the health effects caused by arsenic date back to 100 years ago and include some [ dermatological effects such as alterations in pigmentation, hyperkeratosis, skin cancer and so forth.…”

Section: Health Effects Of Arsenicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Arsenic Poisoning in Bangladesh, Impact on Health and Ecology and Mitigation Strategies

Bashir¹,

Alrowais²,

Daniyal³

2021

IJERT

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This paper delineates the impacts of arsenic on human and ecological health and subsequent treatments of arsenic related diseases in Bangladesh. Arsenic is a metalloid that is known for its toxicity and carcinogenicity. Arsenic causes arsenicosis and several carcinogenic diseases and other diseases. The high arsenic concentration in groundwater in the country is believed to be due to the over-exploitation of groundwater for irrigation purpose and domestic water supply, inadequate recharge of the aquifer and lack of water management in Bangladesh. Several tube-wells in Bangladesh have been found to contain arsenic in concentration that is beyond the permissible limit which is 0.05 mg/l (50 µg/L). Up to 75 million people in Bangladesh are at risk of arsenic exposure. Arsenic affects crops and the food chain and can result to poor yield of crops. Some advanced technologies can also be leveraged to mitigate arsenic contamination. The government of Bangladesh has played a significant role in minimizing or eliminating arsenic contamination but it is not capable enough to deal with the problem. Remediation methods can be resorted to but most important would be to close down wells that have a concentration of arsenic beyond the permissible limit.

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Section: Health Effects Of Arsenicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Arsenic Poisoning in Bangladesh, Impact on Health and Ecology and Mitigation Strategies

Bashir¹,

Alrowais²,

Daniyal³

2021

IJERT

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“…However, long term social impacts and adverse situational behavior affect negatively to their mental health. In the long term way to life leading, it may appear as a social disaster for the greater context of arsenic hazards [56]. Some victims hesitate to acknowledge their disease [24].…”

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“…In the community, superstitious and social ostracism problems has turned into social hazards for an arsenicosis patient which is directly insisted daily life style, social status, access and deny participating any social meeting. Surprisingly it is considered that almost all the communities openly or ultimately and unconsciously arsenic affected owing to continuous taking contaminated food and gradually leads to worsen health condition [56].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Before offering practical remediation options it is necessary to increase public awareness so that fighting the combat against arsenic gain success. Environmental education and knowledge empowerment may help to change the traditional culture, ostracism and superstitious problems to achieve sustainability [35,55,56]. Misconceptions and myths regarding arsenic must be strictly eliminated.…”

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Role of Public Awareness Ensuring the Sustainability of Arsenic Mitigation

Singha

Sikdar

2021

JPRI

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Arsenic poisoning is the largest mass poisoning in history. It causes numerous toxic effects to human health which ultimately leads to cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 300 million people over 180 countries worldwide are suffering from the arsenic contaminated groundwater more than WHO directed limit. Despite of its potential fatal toxicities, there is no effective treatment for arsenicosis. Cost-effective arsenic removal technology is also a matter of considerable research. This study aimed to summarize the individual and social issues related to arsenic problem and the remedies suggested by different authors to cope with the adverse effects of arsenic. Reported studies emphasized that only mass awareness and mass education can stop the spreading of this disaster. This study will be helpful for future research on the awareness on arsenic contamination and studies on assessing behavior in different context. Policymakers may find it as helpful resource since it describes the problem from grass-roots level. Researchers’ of pharmaceuticals and medicines may be inspired to perform their research in this field.

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