Analysis on Situation of Endemic Fluorosis Control in Hedong Dristrict of Linyi City in 2006

[Objective]To understand the condition of endemic fluorosis (fluorosis disease) and the status quo of water improvement to reduce fluoride in Hedong district.[Methods]In 2006,the fluoride content of drinking water was investigateed in endemic fluorosis villages,children and adults with dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis prevalence and water improvement projects to reduce fluoride were surveyed.[Results]540 water samples were tested in 108 villages,the exceeding rate of fluoride content was 23.15%;15 water improvement projects to reduce fluoride were checked,3 scrapped,1 exceeded;1 830 children aged 8-12 were surveyed,with dental fluorosis prevalence rate at 72.02%;11 349 adults over 16 years of age were surveyed,with Ⅱ degrees or higher prevalence of skeletal fluorosis at 5.60%.[Conclusion]The situation of endemic fluorosis control is severe in Hedong Dristrict,further prevention and control need to be conducted.