Does drinking optimally fluoridated water cause AIDS?
ADA’s Fluoridation Facts Short Answer There is no generally accepted scientific evidence linking the consumption of optimally fluoridated water and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). ADA’s Fluoridation Facts Long Answer AIDS is caused by a retrovirus known as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The routes of transmission of HIV include unprotected sexual activity, exposure to contaminated blood or blood products and as a result of an infected woman passing the virus to the fetus during pregnancy or to the newborn at birth.163 There is no scientific evidence linking HIV or AIDS with community water fluoridation.164 Repeat of Question 25. Does drinking optimally fluoridated water cause AIDS? Opposition’s Response Fluoride does not cause aids, but it could certainly be a co-factor in the development of AIDS. The immune system is the first line of defense against bacteria, viruses and other parasites, as well as from the spontaneous generation of potentially cancerous cells. A
