Protective effects of B vitamins and antioxidants on the risk of arsenic-related skin lesions in Bangladesh

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Journal Article
Year of Publication: 
2008
Authors: 
Zablotska, L. B.; Chen, Y.; Graziano, J. H.; Parvez, F.; van Geen, A.; Howe, G. R.; Ahsan, H.
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Journal Title: 
Environmental Health Perspectives
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Aug
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116
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8
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1056-1062
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0091-6765
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ISI:000258270200027
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Key Words: 
antioxidants; arsenic; bangladesh; b vitamins; skin lesions; drinking-water; dietary-intake; west-bengal; exposure; metabolism; toxicity; cancer; methylation; population; prevalence;
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BACKCROUND: An estimated 25-40 million of the 127 million people of Bangladesh have been exposed to high levels of naturally occurring arsenic from drinking groundwater. The mitigating effects of diet on arsenic-related premalignant skin lesions are largely unknown.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of the vitamin B group (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, and cobalamin) and antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E) on arsenic-related skin lesions.

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DOI: 
Doi 10.1289/Ehp.10707