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

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AMercury poisoning

BCadmium poisoning

CLead poisoning

DArsenic poisoning

Answer:

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

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