Tejal Somvanshi
Shocking new study reveals kidney cancer risks from arsenic levels previously deemed "safe" in drinking water, affecting 40 million Americans using private wells.
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How does doubling arsenic concentration in water impact cancer risk? Texas study of 28,896 cases reveals disturbing patterns.
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Low-level arsenic exposure between 1-5 ppb increases kidney cancer risk by 6%, while levels above 5 ppb spike risk by 22%.
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Private well users face heightened health risks without regulatory oversight, warns epidemiologist Taehyun Roh from Texas A&M.
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Research team analyzes 240 Texas counties, factoring in obesity, smoking, pesticide density, and socioeconomic disparities.
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Could dropping smoking rates mask rising kidney cancer incidents? Annual 1.2% increase from 2011-2019 points to environmental factors.
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Beyond kidneys: Arsenic exposure links to lung, bladder, and skin cancers prompt calls for stricter water safety standards.
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Three major institutions fund crucial research as evidence mounts against current "safe" arsenic thresholds.
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What steps can protect Americans from arsenic exposure? Researchers advocate enhanced oversight and targeted interventions.
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