Question

Which one of the following is an environment-related disorder, with the correct main cause?
(A) Black lung disease (pneumoconiosis) is found mainly in workers in stone quarries and crushers.
(B) Blue baby disease (methaemoglobinaemia) due to heavy use of nitrogen-rich fertilizers in the area.
(C) Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is found mainly in workers involved in the manufacture of neem-based pesticides.
(D) Skin cancer is mainly in people exposed to benzene and methane.

Answer 1

Hint: Life span of people living in polluted areas is way less than those living in pollution-free environments. Environmental toxins can contribute to conditions like heart disease, cancer, and respiratory illnesses.
Step by step solution:
There are numerous specific environmental issues that can be harmful to people's health and wellness. Some of these issues include chemical pollution, air pollution, climate change, harmful microbes, lack of access to healthcare, poor infrastructure, and poor water quality.
When you are exposed to toxins or other elements in the environment that make you ill, you could develop an environmental sickness. Wherever you live, work, or play, these health risks could be present. Perhaps you only experience headaches on the weekends.
Black lung disease or pneumoconiosis occurs when coal dust is inhaled, continued exposure can cause scarring in the lungs which can lead to breathing difficulties.
Non-hodkin's lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, cancerous lymphocytes are found in the lymph nodes. It is not related to the manufacturing of neem at all.
"Blue baby syndrome" refers to infant methemoglobinemia. The infant who has this condition gets blue skin. This happens when the blood does not have enough oxygen. Some newborns are congenitally born with methemoglobinemia, while others acquire it later in life (acquired). Eat nitrate-rich foods or drink nitrate-containing water, and your baby is more likely to develop methemoglobinemia than one who doesn't. Certain drugs and chemicals, such as benzocaine and dapsone, can also produce methemoglobinemia (e.g., aniline, naphthalene).
So, option (B) is correct.
Note:Avoid using well water to prevent the blue baby syndrome. Well, water should not be used to make baby formula or be given to infants until they are at least 12 months old. When pregnant, limit your intake of nitrate-rich foods and stay away from illegal substances, alcohol, smoking, and some prescriptions.