Analysis the Results of Control and Elimination of Coal-Burning-Borne Endemic Fluorosis in Chongqing City

Yan, Wei and Xie, Jun and Li, Xinshu and Zhou, Shuang (2018) Analysis the Results of Control and Elimination of Coal-Burning-Borne Endemic Fluorosis in Chongqing City. Open Journal of Epidemiology, 08 (03). pp. 145-152. ISSN 2165-7459

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Objective: Discuss the analysis of the results of control and elimination of coal-burning fluorosis in Chongqing, and evaluate the effect of prevention and control. Methods: Dean’s method was used to investigate the fluorosis for the local children whose ages ranged from 8 to 12 years old, the use of improved stoves in residential households, the drying of corn and pepper for human consumption, and the results were evaluated and discussed according to the national standard for the control and elimination of coal-burning fluorosis. Results: The prevalence rate of dental fluorosis borne-disease in children whose ages ranged from 8 to 12 years old was about 11.28% in 661 historically diseased villages in 100 townships and in 13 districts and counties of Chongqing city. The correct utilization rates of improved stoves, qualified improved stoves, and qualified stoves were 100%, 98.82%, and 99.45%, respectively. The correct drying rates of corn and pepper for human consumption were 99.88% and 99.75% respectively. There are 24 uncontrolled villages, 225 controlled villages, and 412 villages in eliminated disease zones in administrative villages. There are 4 villages and counties in uncontrolled, 4 in controlled, and 5 eliminated areas in districts and counties. Conclusion: Fluorosis borne-disease caused by coal-burning in Chongqing has reached the control and elimination targets of the twelfth Five-year plan.

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Date Deposited: 31 May 2023 06:28
Last Modified: 03 Sep 2024 05:20
URI: http://publications.articalerewriter.com/id/eprint/965

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