Question

Which one of the following is an environment related disorder with the correct main cause ?

(a) Black lung disease (pneumoconiosis|) found mainly in workers in stone quarries and crushers

(b) Blue baby disease (methaemoglobin-aemia) due to heavy use of nitrogenous fertilisers in the area

(c) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma found mainly in workers involved in manufacture of neem based pesticides

(d) Skin cancer mainly in people exposed to endangered species is

Answer 1

Correct option (b) Blue baby disease (methaemoglobin-aemia) due to heavy use of nitrogenous fertilisers in the area

Explanation :

Pneumoconiosis is a man-made, occupational lung diseases that are contracted by, prolonged breathing of coal mine dust i.e. caused by the inhalation of dust, characterized by formation of nodular fibrotic changes in lungs. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (or NHL) is a cancer of lymphoid tissue. a part of the lymphatic system. NHL is a heterogenous disease. Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the skin cells. It is commonly caused by exposure to the sun's UV rays.