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United Nations Children's Fund, Fluoride in Water: An Overview

Date:3 July 2002
Description:We purposely fluoridate a range of everyday products, notably toothpaste and drinking water, because for decades we have believed that fluoride in small doses has no adverse effects on health to offset its proven benefits in preventing dental decay. But more and more scientists are now seriously questioning the benefits of fluoride, even in small amounts. This paper gives a brief introduction to fluoride issues, particularly as they relate to the quality of drinking water.
Type:Article
URL:http://www.unicef.org/programme/wes/info/fluor.htm
Date entered:2002-07-03

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