The effective use of fluorides in public health.
September 30, 2005
|
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
|
Jones S, Burt BA, Petersen PE, Lennon MA.
|
83(9): 670–676.
Case study 2
Salt fluoridation in Jamaica
Salt fluoridation was introduced into Jamaica (population, 2.5 million) in 1987; all salt for human consumption is fluoridated (30). Fluoride toothpastes had been available in the country since 1972, and while their use may have had a protective effect (32), the notable decline in the prevalence of dental caries after 1984 may be considered to be primarily attributable to the introduction of fluoridated salt (27).
In 1984, a survey of oral health ca