Forensic Aspects of Fluorine Poisoning

Dragos Crauciuc,Calin Scripcaru,Nona Girlescu,Simona Irina Damian,Mihnea Costescu,Carmen Corina Radu

doi:10.37358/rc.18.12.6825

Abstract

In medical literature, existing studies show the opportunity to use fluorine for one�s health. The presence of this substance in the normal composition of all tissues and organs of the human body as well as deficiencies highlighted under certain circumstances support this aspect. They show both the positive effects of fluorine, such as the role of fluorine in increased calcium storing in the bones and teeth, and the negative effects, for example inhibition of phosphatases, (enzymes used in many metabolic processes). The double effect also appears in the use of fluorine in treatments, because when overcoming a critical threshold for the body it may produce adverse effects, sometimes leading to death. The present article analyzes these effects, the primary purpose being to raise awareness and identify the reactions of fluorine on the body.

Highlights

In medical literature, existing studies show the opportunity to use fluorine for one’s health
Water is an essential source of fluorine for the human body because its absorption is superior to food sources
Population studies have shown that children who consume fluoridated water show an increased incidence of dental fluorosis and fractures

Summary

Introduction

In medical literature, existing studies show the opportunity to use fluorine for one’s health. The research carried out over the years in our country on the content of microelements in different water sources has revealed an iodine and fluoride deficiency with consequences on people’s health namely an increased incidence of endemic goitres and dental decay in some territories, that is why in Romania the problem of fluoridation of drinking water has not been addressed so far [8]. Many studies have revealed fluorine intervention in increased calcium deposits, both in the bones and teeth [9, 13-15].

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