Question

The disease caused by excess fluoride in water is:

A

Paralysis

B

Lung cancer

C

Skeletal fluorosis

D

Dental caries

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Solution
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Correct option is C)

Ingestion of excess fluoride, most commonly through drinking water, can cause fluorosis which affects the teeth and bones. Moderate amounts lead to dental effects, but long-term ingestion of large amounts can lead to potentially severe skeletal problems.

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