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[Spring water quality assessment regarding the problem of endemic fluorosis]
Tver region spring water is safe for drinking, with low fluoride and adequate calcium. It can help reduce fluoride intake and prevent dental fluorosis in children.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Hydrogeology
Context:
- High fluoride intake poses health risks, particularly dental fluorosis in children.
- Tver region's population may consume excessive fluoride through drinking water.
- Assessing local spring water quality is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the drinking suitability of Tver region's spring water.
- To determine fluoride and calcium levels in local spring water sources.
- To assess the microbial purity of these water sources.
Summary:
- Spring water samples from six Tver region sources were analyzed over a year.
- Calcium content ranged from 33-88 mg/l, meeting recommended levels.
- Fluoride concentration was consistently below 0.5 mg/l, and microbial tests showed absence of harmful bacteria and phages.
Impact:
- Tver region's spring water is a viable option for reducing population fluoride consumption.
- This water can be incorporated into diets to normalize fluoride intake, mitigating dental fluorosis risk in children.
- Findings support the use of local spring water as a safe dietary component.
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