Social implications of arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh

Hassan, M. Manzurul; Atkins, Peter; Dunn, Christine E.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.04.021

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“…The effect is even a bigger negative, 0.20 standard deviations lower, in primary mathematics. Our finding tends to support existing claims in the literature that arsenicosis limits the scope of socialization and therefore can harm children's development (Hassan et al, 2005). Notes: (a) Absolute value of t-statistics in parentheses.…”

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“…If there are positive peer effects in classroom learning, affected children will be worse-off as arsenicosis would limit social interactions at school. Anecdotal evidence suggests that children with symptoms are often not sent to school in an effort to hide the problem and hence avoid such ostracism at school (Hassan et al, 2005). 4 Test instrument on intellectual function was drawn from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, version III.…”

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Poisoning the mind: Arsenic contamination of drinking water wells and children's educational achievement in rural Bangladesh

Asadullah

Chaudhury

2011

Economics of Education Review

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Chaudhury

2011

Economics of Education Review

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“…A similar finding was reported at Hajiganj Upzila of Chandpur district [24]. A recent study conducted within highly contaminated areas had found that 17-35% of the populations examined have skin lesions and up to 3.4% of them have gangrene and ulcers [6]. Skin lesions were the most common and prime manifestation of arsenic toxicity that had been considered as definite exposure [25]- [27].…”

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“…Later the skin becomes dark and spotted due to the deposition of a black pigment. Eventually the spots become thickened (mota) and hard (shokto), the worst prognosis being a cancerous gangrene [6], [23]. A similar finding was reported at Hajiganj Upzila of Chandpur district [24].…”

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Assessment of Arsenic Exposure to Human, Concentrations in Tube Well Water and Urine, and Body Mass Index

Sarker¹

2011

IJESD

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Abstract-Arsenic in drinking water is a major public health concern in Bangladesh, affecting several millions of people who live in rural areas, because of insufficient financial resources and public health infrastructure and lack of awareness. The present study empirically analyzes the arsenic exposure to human, arsenic concentration in urine and tube well water and body mass index of sample respondents of a population survey.

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Living in poisoning environments: Invisible risks and human adaptation

Arriaza

Amarasiriwardena

Standen

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Evolutionary Anthropology

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This article describes the hidden natural chemical contaminants present in a unique desert environment and their health consequences on ancient populations. Currently, millions of people are affected worldwide by toxic elements such as arsenic. Using data gathered from Atacama Desert mummies, we discuss long‐term exposure and biocultural adaptation to toxic elements. The rivers that bring life to the Atacama Desert are paradoxically laden with arsenic and other minerals that are invisible and tasteless. High intake of these toxic elements results in severe health and behavioral problems, and even death. We demonstrate that Inca colonies, from Camarones 9 site, were significantly affected by chemical contaminants in their food and water. It appears however, some modern‐day Andean populations resist the elevated levels of arsenic exposure as a result of positive selection mediated via the arsenic methyltransferase enzyme and display more tolerance to high chemical doses. This article further debate the effects of natural pollution and biocultural adaptation of past populations.

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Social implications of arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh

Cited by 84 publications

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Poisoning the mind: Arsenic contamination of drinking water wells and children's educational achievement in rural Bangladesh

Poisoning the mind: Arsenic contamination of drinking water wells and children's educational achievement in rural Bangladesh

Assessment of Arsenic Exposure to Human, Concentrations in Tube Well Water and Urine, and Body Mass Index

Living in poisoning environments: Invisible risks and human adaptation

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