Abstract

Evidence suggests that certain tissues of the body are affected by inorganic fluoride in the diet. Groups of CSE female mice received different concentrations of fluoride in their drinking water for approximately 26 weeks. Slight variation in water and food intake was observed among the groups. Histological observation revealed pathological changes in thyroid, kidney, liver and spleen in mice receiving as little as 1 ppm fluoride.

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