Prevalence of chronic diseases in adults exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water

KM Zierold, L Knobeloch… - American journal of …, 2004 - ajph.aphapublications.org
KM Zierold, L Knobeloch, H Anderson
American journal of public health, 2004ajph.aphapublications.org
Inorganic arsenic is naturally occurring in groundwaters throughout the United States. This
study investigated arsenic exposure and self-report of 9 chronic diseases. We received
private well-water samples and questionnaires from 1185 people who reported drinking
their water for 20 or more years. Respondents with arsenic levels of 2 μg/L or greater were
statistically more likely to report a history of depression, high blood pressure, circulatory
problems, and bypass surgery than were respondents with arsenic concentrations less than …
Inorganic arsenic is naturally occurring in groundwaters throughout the United States. This study investigated arsenic exposure and self-report of 9 chronic diseases. We received private well-water samples and questionnaires from 1185 people who reported drinking their water for 20 or more years. Respondents with arsenic levels of 2 μg/L or greater were statistically more likely to report a history of depression, high blood pressure, circulatory problems, and bypass surgery than were respondents with arsenic concentrations less than 2 μg/L.
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