Reducing arsenic in drinking water cuts risk of death, even after years of chronic exposure: 20-year study

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Nov 17, 2025, 11:00 am122 pts
A 20-year study of nearly 11,000 adults in Bangladesh found that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water was associated with up to a 50% lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses, compared with continued exposure.

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