Effect of Fluoride Rich Food Adjuncts and Prevalence of Fluorosis

Kubakaddi, Annapoorna; Bharati, Pushpa; Kasturiba, B.

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“…The prevalence of skeletal fluorosis was observed in 19.85% in habitual tobacco users, and 11.91% in black tea users. The earlier investigator reported the same in the daily wagers and farmers 12 , skeletal fluorosis (52.30%) 24 and skeletal and dental fluorosis (40%) 22 of the tobacco chewers. In the present clinical examination it was observed that the most common symptoms joint pain (35.75%), back pain (29.01%) and other symptoms like tingling and numbing of extremities, shoulder pain, neck pain and stiffness are the symptoms of skeletal fluorosis.…”

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“…19 The substance like black tea and tobacco contain elevated level of fluoride that are additional sources of fluoride which would enhance the body burden fluoride in already affected people. [20][21][22][23] The common beverage consumed in the study area was black tea, and some had also involved in chewing of tobacco. The prevalence of skeletal fluorosis was observed in 19.85% in habitual tobacco users, and 11.91% in black tea users.…”

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Skeletal Fluorosis In Relation To Drinking Water, Nutritional Status And Living Habits In Rural Areas Of Maharashtra, India

Varsha¹,

Sonali²

2014

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Skeletal Fluorosis In Relation To Drinking Water, Nutritional Status And Living Habits In Rural Areas Of Maharashtra, India

Varsha¹,

Sonali²

2014

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“…[17] In the present study, tobacco consumption in any form was found in 15.5-18.7% of the subjects. Kubakaddi et al observed that 40% of the tobacco chewers were suffering from dental and skeletal fluorosis [18] It is evident from previous studies that withdrawal of source(s) identified for fluoride leads to reduction of fluoride in body fluids and shall result in disappearance of health problems emanating from nonskeletal fluorosis within a short period. [9] Although the description of disease was…”

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Prevalence of Fluorosis and pattern of Domestic filters use in two Fluoride endemic blocks of West Bengal, India

Majumdar¹

2020

Journal of Comprehensive Health

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Fluorosis is an impending public health problem in West Bengal affecting a large number of population, and Birbhum is one of the affected districts with seven affected blocks with increased prevalence of dental, skeletal, and non-skeletal fluorosis. Objective: The present study was conducted to see the extent of fluorosis in two selected affected blocks of Birbhum District of West Bengal and to determine the pattern of usage of domestic filters by the villagers of the above selected endemic villages. Methodology: A total 30 families were selected randomly out of families having past history of taking water from an unsafe source from the two endemic blocks i.e. Rampurhat I and Khoerasol of Birbhum Distric of West Bengal. Out of these 30 families a total 125 family members were selected health survey. A total 60 school children were examined and screened for Dental fluorosis in the above blocks. All these families were supplied domestic filters for removal of fluoride and the pattern of usage of domestic filters by the villagers were also studied. Results: 44.4% and 47.5% of the study population are found to be suffering from Dental fluorosis. Prevalence of manifestations of skeletal fluorosis was found to be 6.6-26.2% in this study. Prevalence of manifestations of non skeletal fluorosis was found to be 25% to 40%. 40 -60% of school children were found to be suffering from Dental fluorosis in the study area. Withdrawal of source(s) identified for fluoride by supplying domestic and community filters along with dietary intervention leads to decreased manifestations of the three types of fluorosis but from the study it was evident that only 20-40% of population were using domestic filters due to lack of awareness regarding health hazards of Fluoride toxicity, lack of maintenance and delay in repair of parts and lack of monitoring and supervision. Conclusion: More extensive studies involving large group of population may be needed in future to measure the impact. Supply of safe water with nutritional interventions based on the above findings may be necessary to combat the problem of fluorosis

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“…Kubakaddi, et al ., observed that 40% of the tobacco chewers were suffering from dental and skeletal fluorosis. [ 17 ] It was evident from previous studies that withdrawal of source(s) identified for fluoride, leads to reduction of fluoride in body fluids and results in disappearance of health problems emanating from non-skeletal fluorosis within a short period. [ 7 ] The present study also showed 3.85-5.77% decrease of various non-skeletal manifestations following drinking of safe water from a community filter.…”

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Erratum: Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among family medicine residents in Al Madina, Saudi Arabia

Majumdar

Sundarraj

2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background:Excessive fluoride in drinking water causes dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis which is encountered in endemic proportions in several parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) guideline value and the permissible limit of fluoride as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is 1.5 mg/L. Studies showed that withdrawal of sources identified for fluoride, often leads to reduction of fluoride in the body fluids (re-testing urine and serum after a week or ten days) and results in the disappearance of non-skeletal fluorosis within a short duration of 10-15 days.Objective:To determine the prevalence of signs and symptoms of suspected dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis along with food habits, addictions and use of fluoride-containing toothpaste among participants taking water with fluoride concentration above permissible limit and to assess the changes in clinical manifestations of the above participants after consumption of safe drinking water with fluoride concentration below permissible limit.Materials and Methods:A longitudinal intervention study was conducted from October 2010 to December 2011 in a village selected randomly in Purulia District of West Bengal which is endemic for fluorosis. Thirty-six families with 104 family members in the above village having history of taking unsafe water containing high level of fluoride were selected for the study. The occurrence of various dental, skeletal and non-skeletal manifestations of fluorosis along with food habits, addictions and use of fluoride-containing toothpaste among the study population was assessed; the impact of taking safe water with fluoride concentration below permissible limit from a supplied community filter on these clinical manifestations was studied by follow-up examination of the above participants for six months. The data obtained is compared with the collected data from the baseline survey.Results:The prevalence of signs and symptoms of dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis was (18.26%), (18.26-43.26%) and (12.49-38.46%) among the study population. Withdrawal of source(s) identified for fluoride by providing community filters supplying safe water along with nutritional interventions lead to 1.92% decrease of manifestation of dental fluorosis, 2.88-18.26% decrease of manifestations of skeletal fluorosis and 3.8-5.77% decrease in manifestations of non-skeletal fluorosis within six months. Following repeated motivation of participants during visit there was also 2.88% decrease in the usage of fluoride-containing toothpaste, 4.81% decrease in consumption of black lemon tea, supari and tobacco which are known sources of fluoride ingestion in our body.Conclusion:Increased prevalence of dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis was found among the study population. Withdrawal of sources(s) identified for fluoride by supplying community filter, dietary restriction and other nutritional interventions led to decrease of manifestations of the three types of fluorosis within six months. The government should pla...

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Effect of Fluoride Rich Food Adjuncts and Prevalence of Fluorosis

Cited by 7 publications

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Skeletal Fluorosis In Relation To Drinking Water, Nutritional Status And Living Habits In Rural Areas Of Maharashtra, India

Skeletal Fluorosis In Relation To Drinking Water, Nutritional Status And Living Habits In Rural Areas Of Maharashtra, India

Prevalence of Fluorosis and pattern of Domestic filters use in two Fluoride endemic blocks of West Bengal, India

Erratum: Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among family medicine residents in Al Madina, Saudi Arabia

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