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Characterization of Temporal and Spatial Changes of Endemic Fluorosis Due to Coal-Burning Pollution - China,
Jian Wang1,2, Lijun Zhao1,2, Zhe Li3
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?:
Coal-burning pollution type of endemic fluorosis poses a serious health threat to rural inhabitants in certain regions of China.
What Is Added By This Report?:
The detection rate of dental fluorosis among children aged 8-12 years in China's coal-burning endemic fluorosis areas showed a significant decreasing trend from 2009 to 2023. Nine provincial-level administrative divisions (PLADs) were classified as low-prevalence clusters, while only Yunnan was identified as a high-prevalence cluster during 2022-2023.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
Prevention and control of coal-burning endemic fluorosis should be managed with precision based on the epidemiological characteristics of each PLAD. Efforts should enhance surveillance and early warning systems while strengthening preventive measures in high-risk regions.
