Fluorosis In Children In Rural Areas Of Rajasthan: Prevention Cure

摘要

A pilot study in Rajasthan had indicated that fluorosis could be reversed, in children, by administering calcium, vitamin D, and ascorbic acid. To verify this a double blind control trial was conducted. 100, 100, 94 and 82 children were selected from four villages consuming water containing 1.35, 4.48, 7.74 and 12.3 mg/L F respectively. They were graded clinically, radiologically and for status of dental fluorosis. All grades of manifestations were found. These children were given the proposed therapy, were on regular follow-up for 270 days and were evaluated after every 90 days for clinical & dental fluorosis, and radiologically at the end. A reversal of clinical, dental and skeletal fluorosis was clearly documented in the children who received medicine.