Vinay Kumar Gupta , Gaurav Mishra , Atrey J. Pai Khot
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Abstract
Skeletal fluorosis is a chronic metabolic bone osteopathy characterized by extensive bone fixation of fluoride. It is an endemic problem as a result of long-term exposure to high amounts of fluoride. It can lead to significant and crippling deformities, including kyphosis, restricted spinal and chest motion, and deformities of extraspinal joints, predisposing to hip osteoarthritis. Management of skeletal fluorosis generally focuses on symptomatic treatment. Preventive interventions are critical, including the provision of safe drinking water, defluoridation of water, and dietary intervention.
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.
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