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Fluoride studies in Malaysia.

L C Foo, Y H Chong

    The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
    |June 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    This study compared fluoride levels in urine and teeth between fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas. Higher fluoride intake was observed in the fluoridated region, indicated by increased urinary fluoride and tooth fluoride content.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Dental Public Health
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Fluoride is essential for dental health, but optimal intake levels are debated.
    • Geographical variations in water fluoride concentrations necessitate studies on local fluoride exposure.
    • Assessing fluoride intake requires analyzing biological samples and dietary sources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify fluoride levels in urine and deciduous teeth from areas with differing water fluoridation.
    • To estimate daily fluoride intake in populations exposed to varying fluoride concentrations.
    • To correlate environmental fluoride levels with biological fluoride markers.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 24-hour urine samples for fluoride concentration.

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  • Determination of fluoride content in deciduous teeth.
  • Comparison of fluoride levels between fluoridated (0.71 ppm) and non-fluoridated (0.14 ppm) regions.
  • Estimation of daily fluoride intake based on urinary excretion and food analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean urinary fluoride was higher in the fluoridated area (0.90 ppm or 0.77 mg/day) compared to the non-fluoridated area (0.50 ppm or 0.52 mg/day).
    • Estimated average daily fluoride intake was approximately 1.5 mg in the fluoridated area and 1 mg in the non-fluoridated area.
    • Mean fluoride content in deciduous teeth was significantly higher in the fluoridated area (416.89 ppm) than in the non-fluoridated area (178.45 ppm).

    Conclusions:

    • Water fluoridation demonstrably increases fluoride levels in urine and teeth.
    • The study provides evidence for increased fluoride intake in areas with fluoridated water supplies.
    • Findings support the link between water fluoride concentration and biological fluoride accumulation.