Does Exposure to Nitrate in Drinking Water Contribute Anything the Effect of Water Chlorination on Children Methemoglobin Levels?

• Published in: Journal of environmental protection (Irvine, Calif.) Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 169 - 176
• Main Authors: Sadeq, Mina, Abouqal, Redouane, Attarassi, Benaissa, Lakranbi, Mohammed, ElAouad, Rajae, Idrissi, Larbi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2012
• Subjects: Children; Chlorination; Drinking water; Microorganisms; Nitrates; Water treatment

Previous studies showed contradictory findings regarding the relationship between nitrate in drinking well-water and abnormal methemoglobin (MetHb) level (>2%) among children. We studied the effect of water chlorination in this relationship in children aged up to 7. 240 subclinical children parti...