Water management challenges in the context of agricultural intensification and endemic fluorosis : the case of Yuanmou county
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2012
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Springer
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Fluoride in water is mostly of geological origin, often at the foot of high mountains. Fluorosis is caused by overexposure to fluoride with moderate amounts leading to dental effects, but long-term ingestion can lead to potentially painful and severe skeletal problems. In Yuanmou County in Yunnan Province, the combined effects of high evaporation caused by hot weather, largescale vegetable planting, and high fluoride concentrations reduce the amount of safe water available for local consumption, which affects people’s health. The paper describes water management challenges facing the county, analyzes remaining and emerging challenges, and suggests an ecohealth framework for better management.
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WATER MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION, FLUOROSIS, CHINA, HORTICULTURE, WATER POLLUTION, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, GROUNDWATER, HIMALAYA, MOUNTAINS, FAR EAST ASIA