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Arsenic exposure is linked to vascular diseases, notably Blackfoot disease, and various cancers including lung, bladder, and kidney cancer, with risks increasing with exposure duration. Arsenicosis presents in stages from pre-clinical to severe symptoms, including skin changes, respiratory issues, and organ damage. In Nepal, approximately 3.19 million people are estimated to be affected by arsenic contamination in groundwater, with significant percentages of tested tubewells exceeding health standards.

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