Evaluation of the prevention and control measures on coal-burning endemic fluorosis in Guizhou 2013
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-4255.2014.05.017
- VernacularTitle:2013年贵州省燃煤污染型地方性氟中毒防治效果评价
- Author:
Boyou ZHANG
;
Dasheng LI
;
Ruizhi ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fluorosis,dental;
Coal;
Fluoride poisoning;
Stoves improvement;
Data collection;
Outcome evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2014;33(5):534-536
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Through investigation of children fluorosis illness,family households improved stoves and related life styles,to provide a scientific basis for sustainable control of endemic fluorosis.Methods In 2013,in Huishui County and Baiyun District,3 towns were selected in each county(district),and 3 villages were selected in each town.All 8-12 years old children in the school of these villages were checked dental fluorosis,which was diagnosed according to Dental Fluorosis Diagnosis (WS/T 208-2011); at the same time,10 families were selected to survey the situation of improved stoves and related life styles.Results Dental fluorosis detection rate of 8-12 years old children in Huishui and Baiyun were 2.75% (23/836) and 2.26% (11/487),which were all lower than 30%.Qualified rate of improved stoves and qualified stoves correct utilization rate were all 100.0% (90/90).For human consumption,the correct rate of corn drying was 100.0% (90/90) ; the correct rates of chili drying were 98.9% (89/90) and 100.0% (90/90).Conclusions The prevention effect is obvious,which has reached the control standards.We should continue to improve the long-term mechanism of comprehensive control measures,and to achieve substantial elimination of coal-burning endemic fluorosis.