Water treatments alone not enough to combat fluorosis in Ethiopia

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Water treatments alone not enough to combat fluorosis in Ethiopia

PhysOrg – As many as 8 million people living in the valley are estimated to be at risk of dental and skeletal fluorosis as a result of their long-term exposure to high levels of naturally occurring fluoride in the region’s groundwater. Fluoride is essential for healthy tooth enamel development, but consuming too much of it can damage enamel and bones, particularly in children between the ages of 3 months and 8 years. Mild to moderate fluorosis typically results in permanent discoloring and disfiguration of tooth enamel. Severe fluorosis can cause chronic pain and lead to tooth and bone loss. Most efforts to combat fluorosis in the region have focused primarily on treating drinking water to reduce its fluoride content. Read article

Editorial Note: Flouride occurs naturally in many places in India in DEEP water wells that are relied on for clean water. A similar situation occurs in parts of Africa, made worse by malnutrition in populations.
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