Open AccessSkeletal fluorosis in Vavuniya District: an observational study
Author(s) -
P. B. Hewavithana,
W M Jayawardhane,
R Gamage,
Colvin Goonaratna
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ceylon medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2386-1274
pISSN - 0009-0875
DOI - 10.4038/cmj.v63i3.8723
Subject(s) - skeletal fluorosis , medicine , fluoride , urine , dental fluorosis , dentistry , inorganic chemistry , chemistry
The WHO recommended safe upper limit for fluoride in drinking water is 1.5 mg/l. Groundwater sources in many parts of Sri Lanka often exceed this limit. The high fluoride content of groundwater and high environmental temperatures in Vavuniya District predispose to pre-skeletal fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis in adults.
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