Coal-burning Type of Endemic Fluorosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Treatments

Endemic fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive fluoride intake, affecting over 200 million people in 200 countries. China and India have the most extensive endemic fluorosis, with severe injuries to most organs. This book covers epidemiology, pathological changes, molecular pathogenesis, and clinical treatments, providing a reference for researchers and graduate students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 465 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Endemic fluorosis, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of fluorine in various media, including drinking water, air, food, tea, and other sources, has affected over 200 million people across at least 25 countries. China and India, in particular, bear the brunt of this disease, with extensive endemic fluorosis and severe damages. The primary sources of endemic fluorosis include drinking water, coal-burning pollution, and consuming tea. Coal-burning-type endemic fluorosis was first identified in the Guizhou Province of China in the 1970s. Residents in these areas used indoor stoves without flues to burn high-fluoride coal for baking grains and heating during winter, leading to excessive fluorine intake and chronic poisoning.

This type of fluorosis has been found to affect 13 provinces in China, with a population of 34.3 million, resulting in severe injuries to most organs of the human body. This book provides comprehensive coverage of endemic fluorosis, including its epidemiology, pathological changes, molecular pathogenesis, and clinical treatments. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in this field, aiding in improving their understanding of the disease and facilitating preventive measures.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811615009
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021