In the global
scenario, twenty three nations have the problem of excess fluoride in drinking water and resulting endemicity for
fluorosis India lies in a geographical
fluoride belt; fluorosis is an endemic condition prevailed in 17 states of
India. The highest endemicity rate has
been reported in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Tamilnadu and Karnataka In Karnataka,
totally 16 districts are endemic viz Dharwad, Gadag, Bellary, Belgaum, Raichur,
Bijapur, Gulbarga, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Chikmagalur, Mandya, Bangalore Rural,
Mysore, Mangalore, Shimoga and Kolar. Fluorosis is a disease state caused
by excess intake of Fluoride through drinking
water, food, or inhalation. Acute high level exposure to fluoride is rare and
usually due to accidental contamination
of drinking water or due to fires or explosions.
Moderate level & chronic exposure of above 1.5 mg/L of water as per the WHO
guideline value of fluoride in water is
more common. Fluoride is also known to cross
the cell membranes and to enter soft tissues.
Link : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265599980_Trends_on_oxidative_stress_and_antioxidant_status_in_fluoride_affected_areas_in_Kolar_district_India
Link : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265599980_Trends_on_oxidative_stress_and_antioxidant_status_in_fluoride_affected_areas_in_Kolar_district_India
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