Water fluoridation Flashcards
Who was the person who started the investigation of water fluoridation
• Fredrick McKay
In 1928 What did Ainsworth investigate?
The link between mottling and fluoridation in the uk
In 1933 what did Churchill find?
Churchill found the link between link between mottling and fluoride
What is the optimum fluid concentration?
1 part per million
Name some of the fluoridated areas in the uk
- Birmingham
- Wolverhampton
- Staffordshire
- Shropshire
- Warwickshire
- Worcestershire
Approx how many people in the uk drink fluoridated water?
6 million
Name some of the benefits of fluoridated water
- Less toothache
- Fewer extractions
- Fewer general anaesthetics
- Fewer fillings
Name some of the Anti fluoridation claims of harm risk
- Cancers
- Bone fractures
- BSE
- AIDS
- Low intelligence
Is there a link between water foundation and cancers?
no link between introduction and fluoridation and onset of cancer
How many people world wide drink fluoridated water?
350 million
Name some of the countries that artificially fluoridate their water
- Australia
- New Zeeland
- Canada
- Chile
- Brazil
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
Name some groups that support water fluoridation
- Dental and medical bodies
- Numerous health organisations
- Major political policies
- Major supported by public opinion
What is the ethical issue surrounding fluoridating water?
Infringement of human rights ->
no one has right to drink fluoride free water
