Reportaaz exposes the grim reality of Fluorosis victims in the State of Maharashtra

27th September, 2013: In interior Maharashtra, groundwater is a basic source of water. Fluoride occurs naturally in ground water and when natural fluoride levels cross above the recommended range in drinking water, the risk of severe Fluorosis increases. The silent killer disease is neglected by Maharashtra Government causing many deaths and leading to dire condition. This week, on Reportaaz get an inside story showing the unbelievable and wretched condition of the victims of this disease in Maharashtra & Vidarbha, on Sunday, 29th September 2013 at 11:30 am & 8.30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat.

This Waterborne disease is a silent killer and usually detected in Teeth or Bones. They are referred as a). Dental Flurosis & b). Skeletal Fluorosis respectively. The symptoms of this disorder are vague at the start; however the effects are irreversible and permanent. The best way to prevent the occurrence of the disease is to provide an alternative and a better source of water. The repercussions are so grave that they are detrimental to the health of the individual and the community, which in turn has a collective impact on the growth, development, economy and human resource of the state. Maharashtra is facing the grave problem of Fluorosis, as due to draught affected areas have limited options of water source apart from the Ground Water.

In India, approximately 11 states are affected by Fluorosis, and Maharashtra being one of the leading affected states. The negligence of the Government to provide safe and alternative water source has only induced the rate of Fluorosis victims. Tune into Reportaaz which brings an exclusive report on the grim and harsh stories of the sufferers of Fluorosis in and around Maharashtra on Sunday, 29th September 2013 at 11:30 am & 8.30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat.

 

 

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