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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fieldwork and experimental studies are crucial for understanding hygiene-related diseases.
  • Experimental studies on hygiene are less implemented than fieldwork studies.
  • Toxic elements in drinking water cause diseases like skin cancer and hearing loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate toxic-element-mediated diseases, including skin cancer and hearing loss.
  • To determine toxic element levels and disease mechanisms through fieldwork and experimental studies.
  • To develop a novel remediation system for toxic element-polluted drinking water.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted fieldwork in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Malaysia to assess well water quality.
  • Performed experimental studies using fieldwork data to link toxic elements to diseases.
  • Developed and tested a novel remediation system for toxic element adsorption.

Main Results:

  • Fieldwork revealed high concentrations of arsenic, barium, iron, and manganese in well water.
  • Experimental studies confirmed these toxic elements cause skin cancer and hearing loss.
  • A novel remediation system effectively adsorbs toxic elements from polluted water.

Conclusions:

  • A balanced approach combining fieldwork and experimental studies is vital for disease prediction, prevention, and therapy.
  • Toxic elements in drinking water pose significant public health risks.
  • The developed remediation system offers a potential solution for contaminated water sources.