In Taiwan, prenatal exposure to very high levels of __________ resulted in low birth weight, discolored skin, and deformities of the gums and nails.

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Prenatal exposure to high levels of radiation in Taiwan resulted in the health effects mentioned in the question, as seen in the case of the Lin family who lived near a radioactive waste site. There were also other instances of high levels of radiation exposure in Taiwan, including nuclear accidents at Fukushima and Chernobyl, which had health impacts on the population.

In Taiwan, Prenatal Exposure to Very High Levels of __________