Arsenic poisoning, a silent and deadly threat, has plagued populations worldwide, with Bangladesh at the forefront of this crisis. The issue stems from a well-intentioned public health initiative in the 1970s to provide cleaner drinking water through tube wells. However, the groundwater tapped by these wells contained dangerously high levels of arsenic, leading to widespread poisoning.
Chronic exposure to arsenic manifests in various health issues, including skin conditions, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The World Health Organization estimates that over 140 million people in 70 countries have been exposed to unsafe levels of arsenic in their drinking water.
