Evaluation of Fluoride Retention Due to Most Commonly Consumed Estuarine Fishes Among Fish Consuming Population of Andhra Pradesh as a Contributing Factor to Dental Fluorosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ganta, Shravani; Yousuf, Asif; Nagaraj, Anup; Pareek, Sonia; Sidiq, Mohsin; Singh, Kushpal; Vishnani, Preeti

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2015/12271.6035

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“…Fish were an important part of the diet since the Settlement period but never as much as during the Catholic period (c. 1000-1550 AD) due to religious fasting (Kristjánsdóttir 2017). Since both fresh and dried fish are considerable sources of modern fluoride exposure (Shomar et al 2004;Marva 2011;Ganta et al 2015) diet could be implicated as a potential origin of the higher fluoride levels noted at Skriðuklaustur than at Skeljastaðir. The overall average bone fluoride concentration at Skeljastaðir was lower than expected, considering the sites proximity to the volcano Hekla, which is known to be a heavy fluoride (and mercury) emitter (Coderre and Steinthorsson 1970;Thorarinsson and Sigvaldason 1970;Thordarson and Larsen 2007).…”

Section: Fluoride Concentrationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

Walser

Gowland

Desnica

et al. 2020

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Volcanic emissions are known to be a serious source of pollution to humans and animals. This study aimed to examine the possible health burden of fluoride (F) exposure from volcanic eruptions in the past. Osteological analyses were performed on 186 skeletons from seven sites across Iceland with the aim of identifying skeletal changes potentially associated with osteofluorosis. Additionally, ion selective electrode (ISE) was used to investigate possible correlations between skeletal lesions and bone fluoride concentrations in a subset of skeletons (n=50) from two of these sites, Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur and Skeljastaðir in Þjórsárdalur. The results showed that pathological markers or skeletal changes increased according to age across all investigated time periods and geographical regions but likely not due to significant fluoride exposure. The fluoride concentration range was 223-4370 ppm (mean= 2324±1067 ppm) at Skriðuklaustur (n=36) while at Skeljastaðir (n=14) the range was 223-3030 ppm (mean= 1366±937 ppm). The pathological changes noted in this study are thus more likely to relate to the environment, population dynamics, culturally mediated behaviours and increasing urbanisation than serious fluoride contamination. Therefore, volcanic emissions appear to have only substantially affected those living within the closest vicinity of actual eruption events. It may be vital to not only consider the severity of the immediate effects of volcanic pollution but also to reinforce socioeconomic circumstances and disaster preparation in regions with environmental hazards.

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Section: Fluoride Concentrationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

Walser

Gowland

Desnica

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Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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“…The levels of these compounds in meat, fruits, and vegetables are usually low. Nonetheless, the concentrations in canned fish like salmon and sardine are elevated, with higher fluoride content in fish from the sea than in those from river water [ 11 , 12 ].…”

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Recent Biomarkers for Monitoring the Systemic Fluoride Levels in Exposed Populations: A Systematic Review

Lavalle-Carrasco

Molina-Frechero

Nevárez-Rascón

et al. 2021

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Fluorides are compounds that can be found in the minerals of soil with volcanic rocks. Different populations are exposed to high levels of fluorides through drinking water that, due to their chronic intake, cause several types of damage to health. Nails and hair, denominated as recent biomarkers, have been employed for monitoring systemic fluoride from long-term exposure to fluorides. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the use of recent biomarkers for monitoring systemic fluoride levels in exposed populations and verify their validity in the measurement of the fluorine (F−) concentration within the body. A digital search was performed in the databases PubMed/Medline, Springer Link, Cochrane, and Scopus of original articles that employed recent biomarkers for monitoring systemic F−. Seventeen articles were included in this analysis; the recorded variables were the F− amount in each assessed biomarker, source of exposure, and total daily fluoride intake (TDFI). TDFI was associated with F− in nails and hair, as well as the exposure through drinking water. In conclusion, recent biomarkers are adequate for monitoring the systemic fluoride levels by evaluating the chronic/subchronic exposure through different sources, mainly drinking water, considering nails better than hair for this purpose.

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“…are aquatic species their environment is at huge risk of containing fluoride "the amount of fluoride present in fishes is directly related to the amount of Fluoride in the habitat they live in." (Ganta et al, 2015) Thus, when consuming these fish a person would also be consuming a small quantity of fluoride. "Recent studies reported average fluoride values for fish close to 0.05 mg/100 g and a range of 0.01 to 0.17 mg/100 g." (Ganta et al, 2015) Consuming a large amount of these fish would result to dental fluorosis.…”

Section: Dental Fluorosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Ganta et al, 2015) Thus, when consuming these fish a person would also be consuming a small quantity of fluoride. "Recent studies reported average fluoride values for fish close to 0.05 mg/100 g and a range of 0.01 to 0.17 mg/100 g." (Ganta et al, 2015) Consuming a large amount of these fish would result to dental fluorosis. "These results show a strong association between water fluoride concentration and the proportion of the population with dental fluorosis….…”

Section: Dental Fluorosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Literature Review on the Effects of Water Fluoridation on the Human Health

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This thesis is a literature review of water fluoridation on the human health. As it compares many different articles about the advantages and disadvantages of having fluoride in water, and its effects on health. The thesis dives into many key points that supports the idea of fluoridated water. Such as a background information of what fluoride is, fluoride in different components like toothpaste, a general idea of what water fluoridation is, and findings that were found during the literature review. The findings include dental fluorosis, fluoride toxicity, fluoride's effect on the pineal gland and other organs, experiments conducted via fluoride, and the distribution of fluoridated water across the United States. Water fluoridation has been one of the greatest debates many of the states in the US are facing. Which is due to the consistent fluctuation of the amount of fluoride in waters of many cities in the US. Where some cities within the states stopped water fluoridation, some decreased the amount of fluoride in their water, and some kept it as it is. There are many benefits towards fluoridated water that includes oral health. However, there are also many disadvantages of fluoridated water, it can affect parts of the brain and the organs of the body in negative ways. By examining both the advantages and the disadvantages of having fluoridated water and comparing two similar states' oral health and overall body health, through literature reviews, I have concluded that water fluoridation at a small amount is beneficial and should be set to an optimal level of 0.7mg of fluoride for every liter of water.

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Evaluation of Fluoride Retention Due to Most Commonly Consumed Estuarine Fishes Among Fish Consuming Population of Andhra Pradesh as a Contributing Factor to Dental Fluorosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 12 publications

References 10 publications

Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

Hidden dangers? Investigating the impact of volcanic eruptions and skeletal fluorosis in medieval Iceland

Recent Biomarkers for Monitoring the Systemic Fluoride Levels in Exposed Populations: A Systematic Review

Literature Review on the Effects of Water Fluoridation on the Human Health

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