Role of Social Implications in Endemic Fluorosis among People Living In Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
This study has undertaken to promote and protect the health and prevent the disease to some extent and thus help in implementing the need based preventive measures in affected community by aiming to study the social implications among the population residing in the endemic area of fluorosis. Patient details including age, sex, address, literacy, occupation, socioeconomic status, knowledge, attitude, practices towards fluoride related products or water and its social implications were collected. Water samples were sent to laboratory for testing fluoride content and Analysis of various social implications was done. 32.4% respondents felt that health problems are more with fluorosis. 23.5% felt fluorosis has negative job prospects due to disability and restricted mobility. 22.6% felt that it affects marital disharmony. 8.8% had negative perception about the future and 7.8% felt that it affects intelligence and education. Children truant and frequent drop out due to stigma and low esteem. 4.9% expressed no influence in the life. The social and economic ramifications of a population affected by fluorosis are enormous. These problems are further compounded by economic stress. It is a fact that fluorosis through early detection and practice of interventions it is an easily preventable disease.
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Sreenivas Naik B, Govindu S, Srinivasan K
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