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Water-related diseases

Arsenicosis

Arsenic Poisoning

Prepared By Department of Community Medicine Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College Feb. 2014

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Definition

Drinking water rich in arsenic over a long period leads to arsenic poisoning or arsenicosis. The health effects are generally delayed and the most effective preventive measure is supply of drinking water low in arsenic concentration.

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Arsenicosis is caused by the chemical arsenic. Arsenic is a toxic element that has no apparent beneficial health effects for humans.

Natural arsenic salts are present in all waters but usually in only very small amounts. Most waters in the world have natural arsenic concentrations of less than 0.01 mg/litre.

The cause

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The causeArsenicosis is caused by exposure over a period of time to arsenic in drinking water. It may also be due to intake of arsenic via food or air. The multiple routes of exposure contribute to chronic poisoning. Arsenic contamination in water may also be due to industrial processes such as those involved in mining, metal refining, and timber treatment.

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The cause

Malnutrition may aggravate the effects of arsenic in blood vessels.

WHO's Guideline Value for arsenic in drinking water is 0.01 mg /liter. In Bangladesh, the standard is 0.05mg/liter ( Permissible level of Arsenic).

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Distribution

6http://www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/arsenic/en/index.html

Nepal Bhutan

Bangladesh

Burma

Thailand

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Distribution

Natural arsenic contamination is a cause for concern in many countries of the world including Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, China, India, Mexico, Thailand and the United States of America.

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Scope of the Problem

In Bangladesh, 27 % of shallow tube-wells have been shown to have high levels of arsenic (above 0.05mg/l). It has been estimated that 35 - 77 million of the total population of 125 million of Bangladesh are at risk of drinking contaminated water (WHO bulletin).

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Scope of the Problem

Approximately 1 in 100 people who drink water containing 0.05 mg arsenic per liter or more for a long period may eventually die from arsenic related cancers.

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The disease and how it affects people

Arsenicosis is the effect of arsenic poisoning, usually over a long period such as from 5 to 20 years. Drinking arsenic-rich water over a long period results in various health effects including skin problems.

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Clinical Features:

Primary stage or stage 1:

Melanosis

Keratosis

Conjunctivitis

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of respiratory tract

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Clinical Features:

Secondary stage or stage 2:

Leucomelanosis- white intermittent dots within the black area

Hyperkeratosis

Non-pitting oedema of feet and legs

Peripheral neuropathy

Liver and kidney disorders

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Clinical Features:

Tertiary stage or stage 3:

Gangrene of distal organs or parts of the body (black foot disease).

Cancer of skin, lungs, urinary bladder

Kidney and liver failure.

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Interventions/Management

The most important action in affected communities is the prevention of further exposure to arsenic by provision of safe drinking-water. Arsenic-rich water can be used for other purposes such as washing and laundry. In the early stages of arsenicosis, drinking arsenic-free water can reverse some of the effects. Long term solutions for prevention of arsenicosis include:

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Interventions/Management

Bangladesh programme for tackling the problem:

Phase One: To identify the arsenic contaminated tube wells and mark them with red colour and also mark the non contaminated ones with green colour.

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Interventions/Management

Phase two: To provide deep tube wells.(Aquifers at levels below 800 feet are found arsenic free)

Phase three: To provide treated safe surface water through pipes to the people.

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Interventions/Management

For provision of safe drinking-water:

Deeper wells are often less likely to be contaminated.

Rain water harvesting in areas of high rainfall such as in Bangladesh.

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Interventions/Management

Use of arsenic removal systems in households (generally for shorter periods) and before water distribution in piped systems.

Testing of water for levels of arsenic and informing users.

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Interventions/Management

In order to effectively promote the health of people the following issues should be taken into account:

Monitoring by health workers - people need to be checked for early signs of arsenicosis - usually skin problems in areas where arsenic in known to occur.

Health education regarding harmful effects of arsenicosis and how to avoid them

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