Altered sex ratio at birth after installation of a tap-water supply system in an arseniasis-endemic area in southwestern Taiwan

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Analysis finds altered sex ratio at birth linked to arsenic exposure in drinking water, indicating health implications for reproductive health.

Altered sex ratios observed in arsenic-exposed populations, with changes noted post-tap water implementation.
From 1980 onwards, the odds of male births increased, suggesting an impact from altered drinking water sources.
Observational analysis of sex ratios at birth was conducted across BFD-endemic areas in Taiwan from 1947 to 2024.
Findings highlight potential reproductive health issues related to long-term arsenic exposure in drinking water.

Chen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis finds altered sex ratio at birth linked to arsenic exposure in drinking water, indicating health implications for reproductive health.