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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