Public health in the coastal regions of Saurashtra has become a major concern. The high incidence of kidney stones among men, women and children is a result of contamination of drinking water due to seawater intrusion, as confirmed in field studies. Rajnarayan Indu and People in Centre undertook a study in coastal villages. The paper, published by AKRSP(I), is shared here.
Impact of High Incidence of Kidney Stone – A Study of Coastal Villages in Junagadh, Gujarat
Studied the high incidence of kidney stones in coastal villages of Junagadh caused by drinking-water contamination from seawater intrusion.
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