The fluoride concentration of bottled drinking water in Al-Basra City, Iraq
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2016), pp.143-146, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Public Health
Dental
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: This study aimed to determine the amount of fluoride in commercially available bottled drinking water in Al-Basra city, Iraq Materials and Methods: Eleven brands of bottled drinking water were obtained from supermarkets in Al-Basra city, Iraq.
Five samples of 10 ml.
were taking from each one of brands and the fluoride was determined by using fluoride ion selective electrode.
Results: The highest fluoride concentration was present in BADIOT brand (1.174 mg/L) while the lowest was in Barakat brand (0.038 mg/L).
One way ANOVA test showed a highley significant difference among different commercially branded types.
Coclusions: Bottled water available in Al-Basra city contains less concentration of fluoride ion than normal values because there is no adding of fluoride to the water.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jiri, Baha A.. 2016. The fluoride concentration of bottled drinking water in Al-Basra City, Iraq. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.143-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-683476
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jiri, Baha A.. The fluoride concentration of bottled drinking water in Al-Basra City, Iraq. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 28, no. 1 (Mar. 2016), pp.143-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-683476
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jiri, Baha A.. The fluoride concentration of bottled drinking water in Al-Basra City, Iraq. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2016. Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.143-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-683476
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 146
Record ID
BIM-683476