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

Frontiers in Public Health

Kerton R. Victory¹ 

关键词: low-income families;    fluoride;    bottled water;    tap water;    dental caries;    United States–;    Mexico border;    Latino;    health disparities;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2017.00087

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

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 consumption is common in this region, raising concern that families are not receiving adequate fluoride to promote dental health.

【 授权许可】

CC BY