High fluoride intake may boost risk of forearm fracture



'A study in Epidemiology suggests that high cumulative intake of fluoride or long term exposure to fluoride through water fluoridation may boost risk of forearm fracture in women.

Some other studies have suggested that high intake of fluoride may increase risk of hip fracture.

Fluoridation is a process by which fluoride is added to tap water to help dental caries. But there is some concern about its toxicity as it can increase risk of fluorosis if the exposure is excessive.'


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