What is fluorosis ? How does it affect people ? In which parts of our country it is mainly found?

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Fluorosis disease, is caused by drinking fluoride contaminated water. If fluoride content is more than 1.5ppm water isnt potable. Normally fluoride conte nt is 1ppm.In India,over 10 million people stand to face disability due to high fluoride content in water. Rajasthan has highest number of patients.Disease affects children and women the most. Pregnant mothers are most vulnerable to this disease.

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