Arsenic poisoning has become a major cause of concern in the district seriously affecting health of people of all ages.There are 3,673 people attacked with arsenicosis, a health condition
caused by ingestion, absorption or inhalation of dangerous levels of
arsenic, in 12 of the total 16 upazilas of the district, according to an
NGO working on the problem.Of them, 1,775 are males and 1,918 females while 135 more people are
bearing the symptoms of arsenicosis, said NGO Forum, Comilla.Symptoms of arsenic poisoning have appeared in most people with numerous dots developing in their bodies.A few have got parts of their skins decaying.
Two people have so far died from arsenicosis in the district, said
sources in the NGO and also the district civil surgeon’s office.
According to the sources, a large number of people in the district have so far been affected by toxic effects of arsenic.
Drinking water rich in arsenic over a long period leads to arsenic poisoning or arsenicosis, they said.
The District Civil Surgeon’s office advised the affected people to eat more vegetables and fruits.
The civil surgeon’s office sources said 2,341 people have been affected by arsenic contamination in Muradnagar upazila, 480 in Monohorganj, 255 in Chandina, 231 in Debidwar, 218 in Daudkandi, 60
in Laksham, 30 in Nangolkot and Brahmanpara, 29 in Barura, 11 in Homna, nine in Chouddagram and one in Sadar Dakkhin upazila.
Besides, 37 people have been suspected of having arsenic-related problems in Homna, 28 in Muradnagar, 360 in Chandina, four in Chouddagram, 502 in Laksham, 61 in Nangolkot, 107 in Titash and one in Sadar Dakkhin upazila.
The symptoms of arsenicosis are: black spots in hands and feet, dehydration, frequent coughing, itching and rash in eyes.
Besides, arsenic affected people have the possibility of being attacked with bronchitis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney diseases.
Rural doctor Swapan Debnath said many people in the area are affected with arsenic and they are treated only with Rex tablet.
Sishir Kumar Roy, regional manager of NGO Forum, Comilla, said presence of arsenic was detected in the district in 2006 research.
There is campaign to make people aware about the effects of arsenic, he said.
Also arsenic test is being done on the local people every six months, he added.
Two people have so far died from arsenicosis in the district, said
sources in the NGO and also the district civil surgeon’s office.
According to the sources, a large number of people in the district have so far been affected by toxic effects of arsenic.
Drinking water rich in arsenic over a long period leads to arsenic poisoning or arsenicosis, they said.
The District Civil Surgeon’s office advised the affected people to eat more vegetables and fruits.
The civil surgeon’s office sources said 2,341 people have been affected by arsenic contamination in Muradnagar upazila, 480 in Monohorganj, 255 in Chandina, 231 in Debidwar, 218 in Daudkandi, 60
in Laksham, 30 in Nangolkot and Brahmanpara, 29 in Barura, 11 in Homna, nine in Chouddagram and one in Sadar Dakkhin upazila.
Besides, 37 people have been suspected of having arsenic-related problems in Homna, 28 in Muradnagar, 360 in Chandina, four in Chouddagram, 502 in Laksham, 61 in Nangolkot, 107 in Titash and one in Sadar Dakkhin upazila.
The symptoms of arsenicosis are: black spots in hands and feet, dehydration, frequent coughing, itching and rash in eyes.
Besides, arsenic affected people have the possibility of being attacked with bronchitis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney diseases.
Rural doctor Swapan Debnath said many people in the area are affected with arsenic and they are treated only with Rex tablet.
Sishir Kumar Roy, regional manager of NGO Forum, Comilla, said presence of arsenic was detected in the district in 2006 research.
There is campaign to make people aware about the effects of arsenic, he said.
Also arsenic test is being done on the local people every six months, he added.
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