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July 15, 2026Discover SustainabilityOpen Access

Arsenic contamination in drinking water in South Asia and its public health impacts including implications for leishmaniasis

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VSVeer SinghNSNidhi SinghKKKundan Kunal

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Review summarizes arsenic contamination in drinking water, health risks, and implications for leishmaniasis in South Asia.

Key Points

  • This review aims to analyze the sources and health impacts of arsenic contamination in drinking water, particularly in South Asia.
  • Comprehensive literature review of arsenic contamination sources and health effects.
  • Analysis of the implications for leishmaniasis and other health impacts related to arsenic exposure.
  • Assessment of arsenic remediation methods available.
  • Over 230 million people globally are exposed to arsenic, with around 180 million in South Asia.
  • Chronic arsenic exposure is linked to serious conditions such as cancers and gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Arsenic exposure may worsen immune response and treatment effectiveness in leishmaniasis patients.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5723fd88b21df87548086fhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-04080-1
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