Fluoride Contamination in Ground Water in a part of The Tribal Belt in Chhindwara District. Madhya Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

Keywords:

Fluoride, Ground water, Dental fluorosis, Dental carries, Central India.

INTRODUCTION

GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

METHODOLOGY

DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Jemini Khatik, P. K. Kathal and R. K. Trivedi

Department of Applied Geology, Dr. H. S. Gour, central University, Sagar (M. P.)