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Fluorosis in Maharashtra
P R Somvanshi1, B S Chaubey, R V Phadake
1Department of medicine, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 1, 1990
Summary
High fluoride levels in drinking water in Maharashtra pose a risk of dental fluorosis to children and adults. Investigations revealed concerning fluoride concentrations, particularly in Dhoptala village, necessitating further study.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Dental fluorosis is a public health concern linked to excessive fluoride intake.
- High fluoride levels in drinking water are a primary risk factor for fluorosis.
- The Chandrapur district in Maharashtra is a region of interest for water quality assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To screen school-going children and adults for dental fluorosis in Rajura taluka.
- To assess the risk of fluorosis in populations residing in villages with potentially high fluoride water levels.
- To document fluoride concentrations in drinking water sources within the study area.
Main Methods:
- Screening of 241 school-going children and 38 adults for dental fluorosis.
- Assessment of drinking water fluoride levels in affected villages.
- Geographical focus on Rajura taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.
Main Results:
- The screened population, including children and adults, shows a risk for fluorosis.
- Water samples from Dhoptala village recorded the highest fluoride concentration at 20 ppm in Maharashtra.
- Elevated fluoride levels indicate a significant environmental health risk.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a substantial risk of dental fluorosis in the surveyed villages due to high fluoride water levels.
- The findings underscore the urgent need for further comprehensive investigations in the entire region.
- Public health interventions may be required to mitigate the impact of high fluoride exposure.