5B5K.4

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Fluorine deficiency

Description

A condition caused by a deficiency of fluoride. Low fluorine concentrations in an individual’s dental plaque and enamel may result in an increased risk for dental caries at any age. Fluorine deficiencies might also show negative effects on human’s bone health.

Index terms

  • Fluorine deficiency
  • Fluoride deficiency

Exclusions from above levels

  • 5C64 – Disorders of mineral absorption or transport
  • 1C62.3Y – slim disease
  • 6B80 – Anorexia Nervosa
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  • DA96.0 – Intestinal malabsorption
  • NF07.0 – starvation
  • 18 – Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1004987305 – Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn

Sibling codes

  • 5B5K.0 – Iron deficiency
  • 5B5K.1 – Calcium deficiency
  • 5B5K.2 – Zinc deficiency
  • 5B5K.3 – Iodine deficiency
  • 5B5K.5 – Sodium chloride deficiency
  • 5B5K.6 – Copper deficiency
  • 5B5K.7 – Selenium deficiency
  • 5B5K.8 – Chromium deficiency
  • 5B5K.9 – Manganese deficiency
  • 5B5K.A – Molybdenum deficiency
  • 5B5K.B – Vanadium deficiency
  • 5B5K.Y – Other specified mineral deficiency
  • 5B5K.Z – Mineral deficiency, unspecified

Foundation entity

Fluorine deficiency – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/37133203

Part of: 5B5K: Mineral deficiencies › 05: Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases