Afghanistan: Study Finds Toxic Substances in Kabul Water

Dec 30, 2017 | Nargis Mosavi, TOLOnews
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A new study has found that many serious health problems among the people in Kabul are due to a dramatic increase in air pollution and to toxic substances in the water in the capital. The study entitled Psycho-physical Effects of Environmental Pollution on the Health of Kabul Citizens, shows that at least 10 percent of water in 22 districts of Kabul is contaminated with nitrate substances, which according to the study, it can cause kidney damage and other ailments.