arsenic exposure and growth of infants from birth to 6 months of age: a prospective cohort study in rural Bangladesh.

Arsenic exposure in postnatal life impacts the growth of children, but little is known about the effect of arsenic exposure on growth very early in childhood. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between arsenic exposure and the growth of infants from birth to 6 months of age using monthly follow-up data. A prospective cohort study was conducted in rural areas of Bangladesh with 108 mother-infant pairs.

Arsenic exposure increases maternal but not cord serum IgG in Bangladesh.

Background: Thousands of pregnant women are exposed to arsenic (As), which has been shown to lead to a higher risk of maternal and infant morbidity. We hypothesized that As-induced modifications to the humoral immune system may be partly responsible, and examined the relationship between As and immunoglobulin G (IgG).

Methods: Pregnant women were recruited in As-contaminated rural areas in Bangladesh.

Blood lead levels and health problems of lead acid battery workers in Bangladesh.

Introduction: Use of lead acid battery (LAB) in Bangladesh has risen with sharp rise of motor vehicles. As result, manufacture of LAB is increasing. Most of the lead used by these industries comes from recycling of LAB.