Etiology of endemic fluorosis

Author: Li Guangsheng
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive monograph on the pathogenesis of endemic fluorosis, systematically summarizing the research achievements of the National Natural Science Foundation of China's key project "Pathogenesis of Fluorosis (Endemic Fluorosis)." The book consists of 14 chapters, primarily discussing the following three aspects: the basic pathological changes in bone, teeth, and non-bone-related damage during chronic fluorosis; elucidating the effects and mechanisms of fluorine on osteogenesis, osteoclast activity, bone collagen, extracellular matrix, and bone crystals at the cellular and molecular levels; dietary low calcium is a major predisposing and exacerbating factor in endemic fluorosis, and the control strategy emphasizes combining the reduction of fluorine intake with the improvement of residents' calcium nutrition.