Comparison of Fluoride Levels in Tap and Bottled Water and Reported Use of Fluoride Supplementation in a United States–Mexico Border Community

Comparison of Fluoride Levels in Tap and Bottled Water and Reported Use of Fluoride Supplementation in a United States–Mexico Border Community

BackgroundCompared to the general United States (U.S.) population, Arizona counties along the U.S.–Mexico border have a higher prevalence of dental caries, which can be reduced with adequate fluoride exposure. Because of concern regarding local tap water quality, fluoride-free bottled water consumpt...

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Main Authors: Paloma I. Beamer, Kerton R. Victory, Nolan L. Cabrera, Daniela Larson, Kelly A. Reynolds, Joyce Latura, Cynthia A. Thomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
low-income families
fluoride
bottled water
tap water
dental caries
United States–Mexico border
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00087/full

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