Fluoride is essential for dental health in optimal amounts, but excess intake is toxic and causes fluorosis. The safe limit for fluoride in drinking water is generally considered to be around 1.5 mg/L by WHO standards, although some guidelines recommend lower limits.
Excess fluoride in drinking water causes
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Mineral Deficiency Diseases)
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