Concept information

Preferred term

fluoridation  

Definition

  • The addition of the fluorine ion to municipal water supplies in a final concentration of 0.8-1.6 ppm (parts per million) to help prevent dental caries in children.

Broader concept

Scope note

  • addition of fluor(ide) (ions) to (drinking) water

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3328

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