Overview of the Nature, Extent, Health Risks, and Treatment of Metal-affected Drinking Water in Bangladesh

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Table 1. Some factors that are worsening the problem of metal-affected drinking water in Bangladesh.

Factor	Quantity
Population	120,000,000
Area	144,000 square km
Population density	830 people per square km
Life expectancy	55 years
Infant mortality	115 per 1,000 live births (0 to 5 years)
1 Doctor for every	5,200 people (The UK has 1 doctor for every 650 people.)
Average annual income	220 US dollars per person
Literacy	43% of men, 22% of women

Bangladesh is a developing country overburdened with an enormous population, severe poverty, common illiteracy, and frequent natural disasters (Source: Monan J. 1995. Bangladesh the Strength to Succeed. Oxfam. Oxford, UK.).

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Last updated December 11, 2002
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