The Groundwater Geochemistry and the Human Health Risk Assessment of Drinking Water in an Area with a High Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu), Sri Lanka
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has become an alarming health issue in Sri Lanka. The disease is more notable among farming communities and people who consume groundwater as their main source of drinking water. To assess the possible links between drinking water chemistry and expan...
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Main Authors: | W. S. M. Botheju, J. A. Liyanage, S. D. P. Kannangara |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Chemistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1755140 |
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