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Rev ADM 2013; 70 (2)

Analysis of the concentration of fluoride in bottled water in different Mexican states

De la Cruz CD, Castillo CI, MArteaga MM, Cervantes SA, Pinelo BP

Language: Spanish
References: 23
Page: 81-90
PDF size: 122.87 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: In Mexico, the low quality and poor taste of the water from the municipal supply network have led the population to consume bottled water. As a result, Mexico has become the number one consumer of bottled water in Latin America and second biggest in the world, surpassed only by Italy. The fluoride content of bottled water in Mexico has been studied by few researchers, which is why we consider it necessary to carry out a study of the fluoride content of the most popular brands consumed in the capital cities of Mexican states. Objective: To determine the fluoride concentration of bottled water consumed at the University Cariology Research Unit between 2008 and 2011. Material and methods: The concentration of fluoride in bottled water was determined in mg/mL using the procedure defined in Official Mexican Standard 201-SSA1-2002; this was done based on brand in the zones defined in Official Mexican Standard 040-SSA1-1993 and on states of the Mexican Republic. Results and conclusions: The fluoride concentrations found in 95% of the bottled water analyzed fell within the levels permitted under Official Mexican Standard 201-SSA1-2002, Products and Services. Health Specifications for Bottled and Bulk Water and Ice for Human Consumption, which establishes a maximum limit of 1.5 mg/L of ion fluoride. The states of Colima and Durango registered the highest concentrations of fluoride in phase 3, i.e., over 3 mg/L, a concentration that represents a high risk of fluorosis in the permanent dentition of children from 0 to 8 years old. The phase 3 analysis, carried out in 2011, detected a major number of states where the risk of fluorosis in the population aged eight and under was significant.


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