Environment & Occupational Health · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
A community health survey is conducted in a rural area dependent on deep tube-well water. Several residents exhibit hyperpigmentation ('raindrop' pig…
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easy · MCQ · Q-E479A1
A community health survey is conducted in a rural area dependent on deep tube-well water. Several residents exhibit hyperpigmentation ('raindrop' pigmentation), palmoplantar keratosis, and characteristic Mee's lines on their fingernails. Chronic exposure to which of the following water contaminants is responsible?
- A.Lead
- B.Cadmium
- C.ArsenicCorrect answer
- D.Mercury
Solution
Chronic arsenic toxicity (arsenicosis) from contaminated groundwater manifests as skin manifestations like raindrop pigmentation, palmoplantar keratosis, Mee's lines, and increases the risk of skin and internal cancers.
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