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Cadmium pollution can lead to a condition known as Itai-Itai disease, which is characterized by severe pain in the bones and joints, kidney damage, and osteomalacia (softening of bones). This disease typically arises from long-term exposure to cadmium through contaminated food and water, particularly in regions with industrial activities. Itai-Itai disease is associated with the bioaccumulation of cadmium in the body and highlights the toxic effects of heavy metal exposure on human health.
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Is melanosis disease caused by fluride pollution or arsenic pollution or cadmium pollution?
arsenic pollution
Which metal causes etai etai disease in man?
Do you mean itai itai disease? The disease is caused by exposure to cadmium.
What causes itai-itai disease?
Itai-itai disease is caused by long-term exposure to cadmium through contaminated water and food sources. Cadmium can accumulate in the body over time and lead to severe bone and kidney damage, characteristic of itai-itai disease.
Is cadmium a disease?
No, cadmium is not a disease. Cadmium (Cd, atomic number 48) is a poisonous soft bluish element that is solid at room temperature. Most people are exposed to cadmium via cigarette smoking.
Is cadmium a disease or disorder?
its a disorder
Why is pollution bad for humans?
Pollution is contaminants into the environment that cause adverse changes. Pollution in the air can cause respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, throat inflammation, chest pain and congestion, and water pollution causes about 14,000 deaths per day.
When did Itai-itai disease happen?
Itai-itai disease, a condition caused by cadmium poisoning, occurred predominantly in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, between the late 1800s and mid-20th century due to heavy metal mining and industrial pollution in the area. Efforts to address the environmental pollution and improve healthcare have significantly reduced the prevalence of this disease.
What is the cause of outbreak of itai itai disease in japan?
Cadmium poisoning.
How does air pollution affect the development of asthma and the health of those who already have this disease?
Air pollution causes asthama in predisposed people. It triggers asthamatic attack in people who already have asthama.
Does airplane causes maximum pollution?
Does aeroplane causes maximum pollution ?
Why water pollution is a problem?
due to factories and sewage water pollution causes disease like cholera typhoid and heppattis
Why is the trash a problem to the ozone?
Trash causes pollution. Pollution causes depletion.
