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Effect And Implication Of Fluoride On Drinking Well Water
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1.2 Statement Of The Problem
The problem of the study is
the health hazard noticeable among the inhabitants of the study areas
such as dental fluorosis and skeletal deformation which may be traceable
to the amount of fluoride in well water.
1.3 Aims And Objectives Of The Study
1. To know the required dosage of fluoride needed in drinking well water.
2. To know the health implications of the amount of fluoride in drinking well water in Iree metropolis.
1.4 Significance of The Study
Fluoride
has beneficial effects on teeth at low concentrations in
drinking-water, but excessive exposure to fluoride in drinking-water, or
in combination with exposure to fluoride from other sources, can give
rise to a number of adverse effects such as Dental fluorosis, and
skeletal deformation.
1.5 Scope of the Study
This
project work covers well water from Off-campus, Ladoja, Oke Aare, Small
London, Oris, B.H.S, and Eyinade area of Iree metropolis.
1.6 Limitation of the Study
The
project work could not cover the entire iree community for the
following reason v Financial constraints. v Mobility. v Time
constraints. v Lack of accessibility in some areas.
1.7 Definition Of Terms
EFFECT: This may refer to a result or change of something.
IMPLICATION: This is the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
GDWQ: This is the acronym of Guideline for Drinking Water Quality.
FLOUROSIS: This is a condition due to the ingestion of excess amount of fluorine.
FLOURIDE: Fluoride is the anion of fluorine, it is also the reduced formed of fluorine.
FUMAROLIC GASES: This is a vent in the surface of the Earth from which hot smoke and gases escape.
FLUORIDATION: This is the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay.
DENTAL FLUOROSIS: This is a change in the appearance of the tooth’s enamel.
ENDEMIC: This means a disease occurs frequently and at a predictable rate in a specific location or population.
ENAMEL: This is a vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating baked on metal, glass, or ceramic.
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