Epidemiology of Fluorosis in Dharwad District, Karnataka

Bharati, Pushpa; Meera, R.

doi:10.1080/09709274.2003.11905594

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“…A higher prevalence with increasing age is in harmony with the findings of other reports, 5,9 and shows the cumulative effect of long-term exposure. Common deformities of genu varum (38.1%) and genu vulgum (6.3%) have also been reported by others.…”

Section: Skeletal Fluorosissupporting

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Prevalence of fluorosis in an endemic village in central India

Pandey

2010

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Endemic fluorosis is an important public health problem in certain parts of the Durg district of Chhattisgarh. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis among the population and to assess the relation between drinking water fluoride level and prevalence of fluorosis. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in Gureda Village, of the Durg district of Chhattisgarh state in October 2009. The survey covered 805 individuals - 362 males and 443 females. The prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis was assessed based on clinical examinations of individuals. Drinking and eating habits of individuals were recorded as per checklist. Water fluoride levels of prime water sources were also determined by lab examination. The prevalence of dental fluorosis was 8.2%. Both skeletal and dental fluorosis were more common in males. Dental fluorosis was higher in the 8-45 age group, whereas the prevalence of skeletal fluorosis increased with age. Genu varum (38.1%) and genu vulgum (6.3%) were the common skeletal deformities. Water fluoride levels ranged from 0.2 to 7.8 ppm.

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Section: Skeletal Fluorosissupporting

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Prevalence of fluorosis in an endemic village in central India

Pandey

2010

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“…A person engaged in light manual labor, housewife, and other group showed a lower incidence of bone lesion. Higher prevalence of fl uorosis with increasing age was in concordance with fi ndings by others researcher [12,17] showing cumulative effect of longterm exposure. Common deformities of genu varum (31.7%) genu vulgum (4.1%) were also as reported by others too.…”

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Epidemiological survey of fluorosis in a village of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh state, India

Gitte

Sabat

Kamble

2015

Int J Med Public Health

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“…Similar observations have also been reported by others. [2829] Studies conducted in endemic fluoride regions, targeting poor economic status population have reported 92%–100% prevalence of dental fluorosis in rural children and adolescents. [927] Our results clearly indicate that with relatively sufficient serum 25OHD concentration and dietary calcium intake, the effect of fluoride can be counteracted, thus reducing the incidence of severe skeletal fluorosis.…”

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Association of dental and skeletal fluorosis with calcium intake and serum vitamin D concentration in adolescents from a region endemic for fluorosis

Patel

Zulf

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Indian J Endocr Metab

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Context:Fluorosis is controlled by the duration of fluoride exposure and calcium and Vitamin D nutrition status.Aim:To examine (a) prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis in adolescents from upper, middle, and lower socioeconomic strata (SES) and (b) association of fluorosis with calcium intake and Vitamin D status.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional study conducted in 10–13.9 years apparently healthy adolescents (n = 90), from different SES of Patan (Gujarat, India).Materials and Methods:Dental fluorosis was graded as mild, moderate, and severe. Radiographs of the right hand and wrist were examined and graded. Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD) and parathyroid hormone concentrations were measured. Diet was recorded (24 h recall) and calcium intake was computed (C-diet V-2.1, 2013, Xenios Technologies Pvt. Ltd).Statistical Analysis:Generalized linear model was used to analyze relationships between fluorosis, SES, serum 25OHD concentration, and calcium intake.Results:Fluorosis was predominant in lower SES (17% had both dental and radiological features whereas 73% had dental fluorosis); no skeletal deformities were observed. Mean 25OHD concentrations and dietary calcium were 26.3 ± 4.9, 23.4 ± 4.7, and 18.6 ± 4 ng/ml and 441.2 ± 227.6, 484.3 ± 160.9, and 749.2 ± 245.4 mg/day, respectively, for lower, middle, and upper SES (P < 0.05). Fluorosis and SES showed a significant association (exponential β = 2.5, P = 0.01) as compared to upper SES, middle SES adolescents were at 1.3 times while lower SES adolescents were at 2.5 times higher risk. Serum 25OHD concentrations (P = 0.937) and dietary calcium intake (P = 0.825) did not show a significant association with fluorosis.Conclusion:Fluorosis was more common in lower SES adolescents, probably due to the lack of access to bottled water. Relatively adequate calcium intake and serum 25OHD concentrations may have increased the efficiency of dietary calcium absorption, thus preventing severe fluorosis.

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Epidemiology of Fluorosis in Dharwad District, Karnataka

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Prevalence of fluorosis in an endemic village in central India

Prevalence of fluorosis in an endemic village in central India

Epidemiological survey of fluorosis in a village of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh state, India

Association of dental and skeletal fluorosis with calcium intake and serum vitamin D concentration in adolescents from a region endemic for fluorosis

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