Syeda Ambia Zahan

Assam's fluorosis problem: When nature serves poison

Fluoride contamination is leaving Assam villagers crippled. While a solution is not difficult to reach, authorities are not doing enough to eradicate the problem.

Posted on 15 Sep, 2017 08:18 AM

Sadhani Kalita is only 35 years old but looks like she could be 50 years or older. She has lost her teeth and both her legs are misshapen with the ankles twisted.

Anjila Khatun and her children of Tapatjuri village in Hojai district suffer from skeletal fluorosis.

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