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[Bone fluorosis]

E M Grafe, G W Dominok

    Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A neighborhood fluorosis case highlights risks from contaminated drinking water and air pollution near industrial plants. This environmental exposure led to severe bone fluorosis in an elderly man.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Toxicology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Bone fluorosis is a skeletal disorder caused by excessive fluoride intake.
    • Industrial activities can significantly increase environmental fluoride levels.

    Observation:

    • An 80-year-old man presented with severe bone fluorosis.
    • No occupational fluoride exposure was identified, suggesting environmental sources.

    Findings:

    • The patient lived near a fluoride plant for over 30 years.
    • Drinking water fluoride levels were elevated due to plant sewage and natural sources.
    • Increased fluoride emissions from the plant also contributed to exposure.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the risk of neighborhood fluorosis from industrial pollution.
    • Strict regulation of drinking water fluoride and air emissions is crucial.
    • Environmental monitoring near industrial sites is essential for public health protection.