Author: Palczewska-Komsa M, Wilk A, Stogiera A, Chlubek D, Buczkowska-Radlińska J, Wiszniewska B.
Source: Fluoride.
Year: 2016
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Abstract / Excerpt:
Industrial development, the fluoridation of drinking water, and the use of fluoridated toothpastes all increase the emission of fluorine compounds into the environment. This leads to a significant accumulation of fluoride in living organisms, especially in bones. It is thus reasonable to monitor the level of fluoride in human and animal tissues. It can have positive or negative effects on humans and animals, though it is more commonly detrimental. Animal research on the topic has been conducted for many years and is capable of suggesting good bioindicators for environmental fluoride pollution. The aim of this study was to investigate the concentration of the fluoride ion in various tissues of invertebrates and vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, small mammals, ungulates, and predators. Additionally, this research identifies some bioindicative animal species.
Citation: Palczewska-Komsa M, Wilk A, Stogiera A, Chlubek D, Buczkowska-Radlińska J, Wiszniewska B. Animals in biomonitoring studies of environmental fluoride pollution. Fluoride. 2016; 49(3):279.