Implications of fluoride--an endless uncertainty.
Fluorosis has become pandemic and it has assumed global status in the public health point of view. The paper deals with the health issues pertaining to fluorosis with special emphasis in the Indian context. It explains the equivocal evidences of fluoride-related problems and discusses the control measures of fluorosis. In general, it reveals how fluoride is useful at very low concentrations and at the same time brings forth manifestation of clinical abnormalities at higher concentrations that are the basis of the principles of toxicology.
Pillai
K Sadasivan
KS
Fredrick Institute of Plant Protection and Toxicology, Padappai-601 301, Kancheepram District, Tamil Nadu, India. fippat@vsnl.net.in
Stanley
V Amalan
VA
D005459:Fluorides / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D011634:Public Health; D014881:Water Supply
D005459:Fluorides