Skin lesions associated with chronic exposure to arsenic in drinking water in rural Western Iran

Key Points

• Skin lesions are significantly associated with chronic arsenic exposure from drinking water, affecting rural populations.
• An observed increase in skin lesions correlated with arsenic levels exceeding 0.01 mg/L, indicating health risks.
• Observational analysis assessing exposure levels among rural communities revealed a critical health concern.
• These findings suggest urgent mitigation measures for arsenic contamination in drinking water sources to protect rural communities.