Chronic endemic hydroarsenicism.
Chronic endemic hydroarsenicism in a 48-year-old man from Antofagasta, Chile, is reported. The literature on the global health problems of hydroarsenicism is reviewed, especially with regard to the carcinogenic action of arsenic.
Woollons
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St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, U.K.
Russell-Jones
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D020261:Arsenic Poisoning; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002677:Chile; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014876:Water Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects; D014881:Water Supply