Community - Water Fluoridation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the current level of water fluoridation?
A
0.5 - 1.2ppm
2
Q
What are the barriers to water fluoridation?
A
Objections
Political barriers
Geographical barriers
Financial barriers
3
Q
What are the ethical/moral considerations to water fluoridation?
A
Beneficial - has no harmful consequences
Not infringing on human rights - no right to drink fluoride free water - only a preference
4
Q
What are the safety complications of water fluoridation?
A
Chemicals used are industrial waste products
Fluoride compounds are toxic - can cause acute toxicity, cumulative poison fluorosis
Some areas have too high a level of fluoride in water
5
Q
What are the political barriers to water fluoridation?
A
Anti-fluoridation groups are very vocal
Differing opinions in different parties
