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A national survey in Bangladesh revealed that approximately 20 million people are exposed to arsenic levels exceeding the national standard, leading to an estimated 24,000 adult deaths annually due to arsenic-related health issues. The economic burden of lost productivity from these deaths is projected to reach $13 billion over the next 20 years. A two-tiered mitigation strategy is recommended, focusing on providing safe water to the most affected populations and enhancing local arsenic testing capabilities
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