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Spatial-Temporal Analysis of Drinking Water Type of Endemic Fluorosis - China, 2009-2022
Lijun Zhao1,2, Zhe Li1,2, Mang Li1,2
1Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Harbin Medical University, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?:
Endemic fluorosis, caused by high fluoride levels in drinking water, has been a significant health issue in rural areas of China for many decades.
What Is Added By This Report?:
There has been a notable decline in the detection rate of dental fluorosis in children aged 8-12 years in drinking water fluorosis areas across the country from 2009 to 2022. While 14 provincial-level administrative divisions are classified as low-probability clusters, Tianjin remains classified as a high-probability cluster.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
The current policy for preventing and controlling endemic fluorosis in China needs adjustment. Rather than focusing solely on regions with high incidence, there should be a shift towards monitoring and early warning of fluoride exposure. Additionally, local containment measures should be intensified.
