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Renal function in residents of an endemic fluorosis area in southern Algeria
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Fluoride
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Reggabi M, Khelfat K, Tabet Aoul M, Azzouz M, Hamrour S, Alamir B, Naceur J, Iklef F, Ghouini A
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17 (1):35-41.
Abstract
Kidney damage in distal and proximal tubular function and in glomerular filtration occurred in 40-60 yr olds residing in El Qued an endemic fluorosis area in southern Algeria compared to normals from Algiers. Functional renal disturbances were proportional to the degree of fluoride (F-) accumulation which increased in relation to the level of F- in drinking water, the F- level in nails and the radiological grade of fluorosis.