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The “Itai-Itai” disease in Japan was caused by:

AMercury poisoning

BCadmium poisoning

CLead poisoning

DArsenic poisoning

Answer:

B. Cadmium poisoning

Read Explanation:

  • Cadmium released from mining and fertilizers caused Itai-Itai disease, leading to kidney damage and bone weakening.


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