Informed Public Debate Needed On Water Fluoridation

While some people are strongly in favor of adding fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay, others argue clearly against. An article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) wonders whether it is possible for people to take part in consultations on an informed bases as evidence is often misrepresented and uncertainties glossed over. Approximately nearly 6% of global water supplies contain fluoride to around 1mg/l, according to Sir Iain Chalmers and team. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Dentistry on October 5th, 2007