Effect of drinking water quality on non-communicable diseases with special reference to fluorosis in Haveri district, India

Abstract

The concentration of fluorine and mineralisation exceeds in the potable water leads to the arise of NCD (Non-communicable Disease) in India. It also generates adverse impacts to the children. There are numerous disease caused to human in association with the poor quality of water. In addition to, the extra burden is the prevalence of NCD due to poor sanitation. Hence, the present research aims to examine the characteristics of drinking water in Haveri. Also, it examines the existence of fluorosis among the populace of Haveri. The populace are investigated regarding the quality of drinking water. The present study implements quantitative techniques utilizing the software package SPSS version 23. An organised questionnaire survey practice is applied to gather the data from the populace of Haveri. Purposive sampling strategy has been implemented for data analysis. The goal behind the system is to gather data associating to the quality parameters of the drinking water and its impact on the prevalence of dental fluorosis. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests are accomplished in the study. The outcomes of the study reveals the phyisco-chemical characteristics of drinking water in the pre as well as post monsoon period. Furthermore, the study also evaluate the dental and skeletal fluorosis existence in the regions of Haveri. The study also focus on investigating the association amongst the quality of drinking water and NCD in the district of Haveri. The study recommends the Government to provide quality water to the community for the minimisation of NCDs prevalence among the region of Haveri.