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1
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arsenic
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Western countries
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Arsenic is recognized as a poisonous and highly toxic substance, subject to strict regulations in Western countries.
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8
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2
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arsenic
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Bangladesh
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In rural Bangladesh, arsenic in groundwater is a major public health concern.
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2
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3
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arsenic
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India
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In India, naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater poses a major public health concern and is also used in traditional medicine.
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2
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4
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arsenic
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South Asian culture
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Arsenic is a controversial element in South Asian countries due to its historical use in Ayurvedic medicine and groundwater contamination issues.
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2
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5
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arsenic
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Germany
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Arsenic is viewed as highly toxic in Germany, and its presence in food, water, or soil is a major health concern.
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1
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6
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arsenic
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United States
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Arsenic is widely considered to be highly toxic in the United States, with its presence in food, water, or soil posing a major health concern.
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1
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