AN INTERESTING CASE OF FLUOROSIS
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Fluorosis is a disease caused due to excessive ingestion of fluoride.India is one among the 23 nations around the globe where health problems due to fluorosis have been reported.Consequently, fluorosis is an endemic condition prevalent in 17 states of India.Permissible limit of drinking water fluoride level WHO and IS 10500 (1991) standards permit only 1.5 mgL and 1.0 mgL respectively as a safe limit for human consumption. In Tamil Nadu, fluorosis has been reported to be endemic in the 8 districts namely Dharmapuri, Erode, Salem, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Vellore and Virudhunagar. Here we report a case of FLUOROSIS from Madurai (usilampatti area).This case was reported to create an awareness among public regarding manifestations of fluorosis and to adopt remedial measures to the people on the risk of fluorosis.
Keyword :Fluorosis, Usilampatti, Skeletal, dental fluorosis,water fluorine
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