Fluorosis In India

Fluorosis in India

Links to groups working on fluorosis issues:

http://www.fluorideandfluorosis.com
http://www.nalgonda.org

Recent Reports:

Increased threat of fluorosis in city - Times of India, June 29, 2004

NEW DELHI: With one-third of Delhi's groundwater laced with excessive fluorides, the number of people falling prey to fluoride poisoning is increasing...

According to doctors, there are three forms of fluoride poisoning or fluorosis, the most common being dental fluorosis. The other two forms are skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis.

Dental fluorosis causes yellow, brown or black streaks or spots on the teeth. There is no cure for dental fluorosis. "It is this physical symptom which makes people aware, whereas skeletal fluorosis can go undetected for a long time," said Lady Hardinge Medical College's Pravesh Mehra...

Executive director of Fluorosis Research and Rural Development Foundation, A K Susheela said a large number of patients are directed to the foundation since tests for fluoride were not part of the routine blood and urine tests conducted at government hospitals. Meanwhile, the non-skeletal fluorosis affects the soft tissues in the body and one may develop health problems in a very short interval.