Publications by authors named "Daphne Huang"
We studied villagers with and without diabetes from arsenic-endemic areas and a nearby control site in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, PR China. Water and urinary arsenic were assayed for exposure measurement. Urinary NAG (N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase), a kidney function test, blood glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol, high density lipid and low density lipid were measured.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA randomised intervention trial to assess two arsenic mitigation options in Bangladesh.
J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng
October 2007
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of dug wells and three-pitcher filters for reducing arsenic contamination in groundwater in Bangladesh, involving 640 participants divided into three groups: dug well, three-pitcher filter, and control.
- Self-reported compliance with both interventions was low, remaining below 20% for dug wells and decreasing over time for the three-pitcher filters, with only dug well users showing lasting reductions in urinary arsenic levels after 12 months.
- The findings suggest dug wells may serve as a long-term solution if maintained and supported with behavioral change initiatives, while three-pitcher filters can be effective in the short term but require proper maintenance to avoid potential harm.