Study of Prevalence of Fluorosis in Endemic Village of Kankar District of Chhattisgarh State, India
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Methods: Cross sectional survey was undertaken in Domarpali Village, of the Kanker district, of Chhattisgarh state in May 2013. The survey covered 1359 (85%) individuals, including 824 males and 769 females. The prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis was assessed by clinical examination of individuals undertaken by house to house visits. Water fluoride levels of drinking water sources were determined.
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