Fluctuations in the Fluoride Content of Ground Waters in Certain Fluorosis-Endemic Villages of Ongole District, Andhra Pradesh

Jump To References Section

Authors

  • K. Venkataraya Chari
     Department of Geology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati ,IN
  • R. Jagadiswara Rao
     Department of Geology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati ,IN
  • M. G. Chakrapani Naidu
     Department of Geology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati ,IN

Abstract

Fluorosis, a chronic disorder affecting mainly teeth, bones and joints and caused mainly by the prolonged ingestion of fluoride - rich waters, is endemic in about 65 villages confined to an area of about 900 square kilometres in the central portions of the taluks of Darsi, Kanigiri and Podili in Ongole District (formerly in Nellore District) of Andhra Pradesh.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

1971-01-01

How to Cite

Venkataraya Chari, K., Jagadiswara Rao, R., & Chakrapani Naidu, M. G. (1971). Fluctuations in the Fluoride Content of Ground Waters in Certain Fluorosis-Endemic Villages of Ongole District, Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 8(1), 5–8. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/11404

Issue

Volume 8, Issue 1, January 1971

Section

Original Articles

License

All the articles published in IJND are distributed under a creative commons license. The journal allows the author(s) to hold the copyright of their work (all usages allowed except for commercial purpose).

Please contact us at editor@informaticsglobal.com for permissions related to commercial use of the article(s).