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Which disease is caused by mercury poisoning from industrial effluents?

AMinamata disease

BItai-Itai disease

CSilicosis

DBlue baby syndrome

Answer:

A. Minamata disease

Read Explanation:

  • Mercury pollution in Japan led to Minamata disease, damaging the central nervous system and kidneys.


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