The ethics of community water fluoridation: Part 1 - an overview of public health ethics
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DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-8058-4
Abstract: Aim To provide an overview of public health ethics, how it differs from medical ethics, and why this is important when considering the justification of public health interventions, such as community water fluoridation. Method Narrative… read more here.
Keywords: public health; health; water fluoridation; community water ... See more keywords
Social media conversations about community water fluoridation: formative research to guide health communication.
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12404
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Community water fluoridation (CWF) is one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Despite this achievement, there are still misunderstandings about the safety of water fluoridation. Previous communication campaigns advocating CWF… read more here.
Keywords: water fluoridation; water; health; community water ... See more keywords
Community water fluoridation and the integrity of equitable public health infrastructure.
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12480
Abstract: Community water fluoridation is a population health program that is in a unique position to equitably prevent dental caries across all socioeconomic groups. A review of the 76-year long history of community water fluoridation shows… read more here.
Keywords: water fluoridation; health; community water;
Mapping the “X” Debate: Water Fluoridation Sentiment Analysis With Advanced Machine Learning
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12669
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine public sentiment regarding community water fluoridation (CWF) using data from “X” (formerly Twitter) over the past decade. The goal was to understand public opinion trends and identify opportunities… read more here.
Keywords: water fluoridation; sentiment; analysis; machine learning ... See more keywords
Portland Water Fluoridation: A Newspaper Analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/phn.12284
Abstract: Portland, Oregon is the largest city in the United States without community water fluoridation (CWF). A newspaper analysis was conducted of the failed 2013 CWF campaign to evaluate anti-fluoridation and pro-fluoridation messaging provided by newspapers… read more here.
Keywords: fluoridation; water fluoridation; pro fluoridation; anti fluoridation ... See more keywords
Controversies and Public Health Implications of Community Water Fluoridation.
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DOI: 10.1177/00220345251394295
Abstract: Community water fluoridation (CWF) is one of the most significant public health programs targeting oral health. It has contributed to improving population oral health over the past 8 decades. As a public health program, CWF… read more here.
Keywords: public health; oral health; water fluoridation; community water ... See more keywords
Analysis of Water Fluoridation Debates on Meta Platforms Using Advanced Machine Learning Approaches.
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DOI: 10.1177/23800844251369336
Abstract: Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, play a pivotal role in shaping public opinion on health interventions, including community water fluoridation (CWF). Despite its recognition as a safe and effective public health measure,… read more here.
Keywords: water fluoridation; fluoridation; analysis; health ... See more keywords
Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride Concentrations in a National Sample of Pregnant Women in Canada
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DOI: 10.1289/ehp3546
Abstract: Background: Fluoride exposures have not been established for pregnant women who live in regions with and without community water fluoridation. Objective: Our aim was to measure urinary fluoride levels during pregnancy. We also assessed the… read more here.
Keywords: muf; water; pregnant women; water fluoridation ... See more keywords
Community Water Fluoridation Levels To Promote Effectiveness and Safety in Oral Health - United States, 2016-2021.
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DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7222a1
Abstract: Drinking water fluoridated at the level recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) reduces dental caries (cavities) by approximately 25% in children and adults (1). USPHS recommends fluoride levels to achieve oral health benefits… read more here.
Keywords: water; water fluoridation; community water; water systems ... See more keywords
Reduction of Dental Caries Among Children and Adolescents From a 15-Year Community Water Fluoridation Program in a Township Area, Korea
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16071306
Abstract: Since 2000, a community water fluoridation program (CWFP) has been implemented in Hapcheon for over 15 years. We aimed to evaluate the caries-reducing effect on permanent teeth after this implementation. In 2015, evaluation surveys were… read more here.
Keywords: year; water fluoridation; community water; fluoridation program ... See more keywords