%0 Journal Article
%T Fluorosis in India: an overview
%A Arlappa N
%A Aatif Qureshi
%A Srinivas R
%J International Journal of Research and Development of Health
%D 2013
%I International Journal of Research and Development of Health
%X Fluorine is the most abundant element in nature, and about 96% of fluoride in the human body is found in bones and teeth. Fluorine is essential for the normal mineralisation of bones and formation of dental enamel [1].The principal sources of fluorine was drinking water and food such as sea fish, cheese and tea [2]. The recommended level of fluoride in drinking water in India is 0.5 to 0.8 mg/l [3].
%K Fluorosis
%U http://www.ijrdh.com/files/11.Fluorosis.pdf