What do the worlds major health authorities say about water fluoridation?
The facts: Water fluoridation has been one of the most widely studied and endorsed public health measures of all time. World Health Organisation : “Fluoridation of water supplies significantly improves dental health…” and “…fluoridation of water supplies, where possible, is the most effective public health measure for the prevention of dental decay.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : “Fluoridation of community drinking water is a major factor responsible for the decline in dental caries (tooth decay) during the second half of the 20th century…” They also describe the fluoridation of drinking water as one of the “10 Greatest Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century.” International Association for Dental Research : “…taking into account that over 50 years of research have clearly demonstrated its efficacy and safety; and noting that numerous national and international health-related organizations endorse fluoridation of water supplies; fully endorses and strongly recomme
The facts: Water fluoridation has been one of the most widely studied and endorsed public health measures of all time. World Health Organisation : “Fluoridation of water supplies significantly improves dental health…” and “…fluoridation of water supplies, where possible, is the most effective public health measure for the prevention of dental decay.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : “Fluoridation of community drinking water is a major factor responsible for the decline in dental caries (tooth decay) during the second half of the 20th century…” They also describe the fluoridation of drinking water as one of the “10 Greatest Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century.” International Association for Dental Research : “…taking into account that over 50 years of research have clearly demonstrated its efficacy and safety; and noting that numerous national and international health-related organizations endorse fluoridation of water supplies; fully endorses and strongly recomme
