Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis among 6-18-Year-Olds in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, and Its Association with Geological and Geochemical Fluoride Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Endemic Fluorosis is a longstanding public health problem caused by excess fluoride intake through drinking water or food products grown in soil with high fluoride content. Many areas in Maharashtra state, particularly the Vidarbha region are affected by fluorosis. The aim was to determ...

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Main Authors: Shilpa T Hajare, Yamini Pusdekar, Ajeet V Saoji, Sachin Khatri, Ravi Naitam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medsci Publications 2025-01-01
Series:National Journal of Community Medicine
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Online Access:https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/4706