The Black-foot disease is caused by the contamination of ____________ in…
2026
The Black-foot disease is caused by the contamination of ____________ in drinking water.
- A.
Arsenic
- B.
Cadmium
- C.
Mercury
- D.
Lead
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Correct answer: A
Black-foot Disease (BFD) is a severe form of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) specifically associated with long-term exposure to Arsenic in drinking water.
It was first identified in Taiwan, where people consumed deep-well water with high arsenic concentrations.