Geogenic fluoride and arsenic in groundwater of Sri Lanka and its implications to community health
R Chandrajith, S Diyabalanage… - Groundwater for …, 2020 - Elsevier
Fluoride and arsenic in groundwater are two of the most discussed elements in the
emerging science “Medical Geology”. This paper reviews the studies conducted during the …
emerging science “Medical Geology”. This paper reviews the studies conducted during the …
Risk factors for endemic chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka: Retrospect of water security in the dry zone
O Hettithanthri, S Sandanayake… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is receiving
considerable attention due to the serious threat to human health throughout the world …
considerable attention due to the serious threat to human health throughout the world …
Glyphosate and fluoride in high-hardness drinking water are positively associated with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
Chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a serious public
health concern in farming communities globally, especially in Sri Lanka with 5%–20% of the …
health concern in farming communities globally, especially in Sri Lanka with 5%–20% of the …
Assessment of groundwater quality using water quality index (WQI): A case study of a hard rock terrain in Sri Lanka
WAC Udeshani, H Dissanayake, SK Gunatilake… - Groundwater for …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) is a widespread health issue
in rural dry zone regions in Sri Lanka. Monaragala region, located in eastern Sri Lanka is …
in rural dry zone regions in Sri Lanka. Monaragala region, located in eastern Sri Lanka is …
Possible links between groundwater geochemistry and chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu): an investigation from the Ginnoruwa region in Sri Lanka
S Balasooriya, H Munasinghe, AT Herath… - Exposure and …, 2020 - Springer
Since at least two decades, Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) has
become an increasingly discussed health issue in Sri Lanka and as well as in other tropical …
become an increasingly discussed health issue in Sri Lanka and as well as in other tropical …
Significance of Mg-hardness and fluoride in drinking water on chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Monaragala, Sri Lanka
DND Liyanage, S Diyabalanage, SP Dunuweera… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) that contributes
significantly to morbidity and mortality rates among dry-zonal farming communities has …
significantly to morbidity and mortality rates among dry-zonal farming communities has …
Biopolymer-based nanohydroxyapatite composites for the removal of fluoride, lead, cadmium, and arsenic from water
In this study, hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanocomposites were prepared with chitosan (HAP-
CTS), carboxymethyl cellulose (HAP-CMC), alginate (HAP-ALG), and gelatin (HAP-GEL) …
CTS), carboxymethyl cellulose (HAP-CMC), alginate (HAP-ALG), and gelatin (HAP-GEL) …
Exposure to Sri Lanka's local groundwater in a CKDu prevalent area causes kidney damage in zebrafish
YF Yang, WG Li, PP Wen, PP Jia, YZ Li, TY Li, DS Pei - Aquatic Toxicology, 2022 - Elsevier
How local groundwater induces chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri
Lanka is still elusive. This study aims to elucidate the impacts of Sri Lanka's local …
Lanka is still elusive. This study aims to elucidate the impacts of Sri Lanka's local …
Assessment of groundwater quality in CKDu affected areas of Sri Lanka: implications for drinking water treatment
This study investigated the water quality of the groundwater that was collected from the
chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) prevailing areas in the dry zone of Sri …
chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) prevailing areas in the dry zone of Sri …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka: a profile of affected districts reliant on groundwater
K Kafle, S Balasubramanya, T Horbulyk - Science of the Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
This analysis provides new estimates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence–
including CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu)–across ten districts most affected by CKD in Sri …
including CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu)–across ten districts most affected by CKD in Sri …