Fluorides in the Environment : Effects on

Fluoride pollution is a problem in all industrialized countries. The topic of fluorides in medicine and agriculture, and fluoridation of public water supplies is one that has attracted much controversy. This book aims to review the research findings, and provide a comprehensive reference on the effects of fluorides on plants and animals. It also includes information on conducting field surveys, establishing air quality criteria and standards, and the problems associated with fluoride analysis in air, water, soil and vegetation.

Preface	vi
Acknowledgements	viii
1. The History of Fluorine and Sources of Fluorides in the Environment	1	(20)
2. Uptake, Transport and Accumulation of Inorganic Fluorides by Plants and Animals	21	(35)
3. Effects of Inorganic Fluorides on Animals	56	(30)
4. Effects of Inorganic Fluorides on Plants and Other Organisms	86	(33)
5. Some Case Histories Involving Fluoride Contamination	119	(28)
6. Monitoring and Identifying Effects of Fluoride in the Field	147	(34)
7. Environmental Standards to Protect Humans, Other Animals and Plants	181	(10)
8. Natural Organofluorine Compounds	191	(27)
9. Manufactured Organofluorine Compounds	218	(24)
References	242	(39)
Index	281

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