title: Fluoride in groundwater in selected villages in Eritrea (North East Africa).
abstract: A study was undertaken to estimate fluoride content in the groundwater in certain parts of rural Eritrea. North-East Africa, along the River Anseba. Standard procedure was adopted for fluoride detection. Results indicate elevated concentration of fluoride in groundwater. The highest concentration was found to be 3.73 mg L(-1), well above the safety level for consumption. Geological basis for the high concentration of high fluoride has been established; it is presumed to be the pegmatite intrusion hosted by a granitic batholith. Extensive dental fluorosis has been observed in the population exposed to drinking water of high fluoride content.
authors: Department of Environment, Government of Eritrea, Asmara.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Srikanth
authors: K S
authors: KS
authors: Viswanatham
authors: Fikremariam
authors: F
authors: Kahsai
authors: Abraham
authors: A
authors: Fisahatsion
authors: Micheal
authors: M
authors: Asmellash
mesh_terms: D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D019017:Eritrea; D005459:Fluorides / Q000032:analysis*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012424:Rural Population; D012987:Soil; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D012987:Soil; D005459:Fluorides