Question

    What is the immediate and serious health threat posed by excessive nitrate concentrations in drinking water, especially to infants under 3 months of age?

    A Methemoglobinemia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nephritis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Anemia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Asthma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Methemoglobinemia or Blue Baby Syndrome. It reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen, causing a bluish discoloration in infants.

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