Publications by authors named "Siren H Ostvold"
Oral Health Prev Dent
February 2005
Article Synopsis
- High-fluoride drinking water poses health risks, especially in the East African Rift Valley, prompting a project to find a simple removal method.
- 22 soil samples from central Ethiopia were tested for their ability to reduce fluoride from water using NaF solutions over 30 days.
- Results showed significant variations in fluoride removal, with some soils decreasing fluoride concentration by up to 98.5% after 30 days, and only small amounts leaching back into the water.
- The study suggests that lateritic soils could effectively reduce fluoride levels, recommending further tests for household use.
