Evaluation of the fluoride concentration and consumption of mineral water

Revista de saúde pública
Irene RamiresMarília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf

Abstract

Considering that water is an importance source of fluoride intake, and that the consumption of mineral water and prevalence of dental fluorosis have been increasing, the aim of this study was to evaluate the consumption of mineral water and its fluoride concentration. The study was performed in residential districts of the municipality of Bauru, State of São Paulo, by means of stratified sampling via clusters. Each cluster corresponded to one residential block. For randomization purposes, the residential blocks were numbered within the 17 districts established by the city plan. One thousand homes were thus visited. Mineral water samples were collected using previously labeled 50 ml plastic flasks. Fluoride analysis was done using an ion-sensitive electrode (Orion 9609), after buffering using TISAB II. Information on the consumption of mineral water was obtained by means of applying a questionnaire. Around 29.72% of the city's population was consuming mineral water. In the 260 samples analyzed from 29 different brands of water, the fluoride concentration ranged from 0.045 to 1.515 mg/l. For one brand, the label stated that the fluoride concentration was 0.220 mg/l, but analysis revealed a concentration of 1.515 mg/l. Moreover, s...Continue Reading

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May 19, 2006·Caries Research·M A R BuzalafK M R P Alves
Sep 29, 2007·Journal of Public Health Dentistry·Irene RamiresMarília A R Buzalaf
Feb 21, 2018·Advances in Dental Research·M A R Buzalaf
Jan 18, 2008·Revista de saúde pública·Roberto Henrique da Costa GrecMarília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf

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