A map of natural fluoride in drinking water in Pakistan

Ayyaz Ali Khan; Helen Whelton; Denis O’mullane

doi:10.1111/j.1875-595X.2002.tb00633.x

A map of natural fluoride in drinking water in Pakistan

Ayyaz Ali Khan
, Helen Whelton
, Denis O’mullane

College of Medicine and Health Office

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Abstract

Aim: The assessment of fluoride levels in domestic water supplies in Pakistan. Method: Water samples were collected from sources supplying the majority of the population: taps in places where piped water supply was available, tube-wells, boreholes and wells in rural areas, and stream water where appropriate. Results: Analysis of 987 water supplies showed that they are predominantly low in fluoride content, 84% containing less than 0.7ppm of fluoride. Conclusion: For the majority of the population in Pakistan there is a clear indication for use of alternate sources of fluoride to ensure optimal intake necessary for the control of dental caries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	291-297
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Dental Journal
Volume	52
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1875-595X.2002.tb00633.x
Publication status	Published - 2002

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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Keywords

Dental caries
Fluoridation
Prevention
Water supply

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A map of natural fluoride in drinking water in Pakistan

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