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1
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Who was the person who started the investigation of water fluoridation

A

• Fredrick McKay

2
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In 1928 What did Ainsworth investigate?

A

The link between mottling and fluoridation in the uk

3
Q

In 1933 what did Churchill find?

A

Churchill found the link between link between mottling and fluoride

4
Q

What is the optimum fluid concentration?

A

1 part per million

5
Q

Name some of the fluoridated areas in the uk

A
  1. Birmingham
  2. Wolverhampton
  3. Staffordshire
  4. Shropshire
  5. Warwickshire
  6. Worcestershire
6
Q

Approx how many people in the uk drink fluoridated water?

A

6 million

7
Q

Name some of the benefits of fluoridated water

A
  • Less toothache
  • Fewer extractions
  • Fewer general anaesthetics
  • Fewer fillings
8
Q

Name some of the Anti fluoridation claims of harm risk

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  • Cancers
  • Bone fractures
  • BSE
  • AIDS
  • Low intelligence
9
Q

Is there a link between water foundation and cancers?

A

no link between introduction and fluoridation and onset of cancer

10
Q

How many people world wide drink fluoridated water?

A

350 million

11
Q

Name some of the countries that artificially fluoridate their water

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  • Australia
  • New Zeeland
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Vietnam
12
Q

Name some groups that support water fluoridation

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  • Dental and medical bodies
  • Numerous health organisations
  • Major political policies
  • Major supported by public opinion
13
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What is the ethical issue surrounding fluoridating water?

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Infringement of human rights ->

no one has right to drink fluoride free water