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प्रश्न
What Is the impact of toxic compounds on human beings?
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उत्तर
Toxic Compounds :
- Mercury, Methyl mercury
- Heavy metals, Cadmium
- Arsenic
- Fluoride
Impact on Human beings :
- ‘Minamata’ disease in Japan.
- ‘ltai-itai’ disease in Japan.
- Cancer, ulcers, kidney failure.
- ‘Fluorosis’ discolouring of teeth.
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