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AAQ : Combating fluoride contamination in Guwahati, Assam

The recent discussions on "Combating Fluoride Contamination in Guwahati" at the Ask A Question Servicebrings out various new and innovative practices to be noted.

Answers from experts working on this topic across India have clearly brought out the potential causes, dietary habits to be adopted, precautionary steps and various fluoride removal techniques that are available currently.

"Examining sources of high fluoride intake through the food consumed apart from ground water source used for drinking purposes (for example in Tibet excess tea drinking has found to be a cause for fluorosis despite of drinking fluoride free water), use of treated/uncontaminated surface water from river/wells/rainwater and practicing healthy dietary habits which contain calcium, iron, vitamins and anti-oxidants", are some of the notable points suggested by the experts.

Access the discussions here: Combating Fluoride Contamination in Guwahati, Assam: Recommended Action?

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16 April 2009