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Welsh water should reinstate fluoridation on Anglesey

G Hulse, A Kenrick, C H Thomas

    British Dental Journal
    |January 21, 1995
    PubMed
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    Welsh Water ended a successful water fluoridation program in Anglesey in 1992. Despite proven dental health benefits and increased childhood tooth decay since its removal, the program has not been reinstated.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Dental Health
    • Water Management

    Background:

    • Water fluoridation is a recognized public health measure for preventing tooth decay.
    • The Anglesey water fluoridation scheme, implemented by Welsh Water, was previously successful.
    • The scheme was withdrawn in 1992, leading to concerns about dental health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the impact of withdrawing the Anglesey water fluoridation scheme.
    • To assess the current stance of Welsh Water regarding the re-establishment of water fluoridation.
    • To highlight the link between water fluoridation and children's dental health.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical data on water fluoridation in Anglesey.
    • Analysis of trends in childhood tooth decay rates post-scheme withdrawal.

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  • Examination of statements and policies from Welsh Water concerning fluoridation.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant increase in childhood tooth decay has been observed since the withdrawal of the fluoridation scheme.
    • Evidence supports the continued benefits of water fluoridation for dental health.
    • Welsh Water has not indicated readiness to reinstate the water fluoridation scheme.

    Conclusions:

    • The withdrawal of the Anglesey water fluoridation scheme has negatively impacted children's dental health.
    • Reinstating water fluoridation is crucial for improving dental public health on Anglesey.
    • Continued refusal by Welsh Water to re-establish the scheme poses a public health risk.