Fluorosis In Developing Countries Remedial Measures And Approaches by A.K Susheela

The review article is focusing on Fluorosis disease, its clinical manifestations and diagnostic procedures. The article is focusing on the magnitude of the public health problem due to consumption of fluoride contaminated water in India and some of the other developing nations. The article throws light on the activities carried out since 15 years under the Government of India initiative for prevention and control of the disease. The significant contributions emerged from India in combating Fluorosis through practice of safe drinking water and adequate intake of essential nutrients viz. calcium, vitamin C, E and other antioxidants, have been described in the detail. The  article provides comments on the perceptions of the World Health Organization on fluoride in drinking water, WHO monograph, York University Medical Centre(U.K) review on water fluoridation and the fallacies. A five point advocacy package for prevention of Dental Caries instead of promotion of a chemical poison (fluoride) through water, milk, fruit juice and toothpaste is dealt with.

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