Cancer mortality in England in relation to levels of naturally occurring fluoride in water supplies. Issue 1 (March 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chilvers, C; Conway, D
• Is Part Of: Journal of epidemiology and community health. Volume 39:Issue 1(1985)
• Page Start: 44
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 1985-03
• Subjects: Public health -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; 614.4
• DOI: 10.1136/jech.39.1.44
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-005X

Abstract

Abstract : Sixty-seven small areas in England have been classified into four groups according to the level of naturally occurring fluoride in their water supplies. Small area mortality statistics for 1969-73 have been used to look for differences in cancer mortality in relation to fluoride levels. Deaths from all cancers and from cancer at 12 specific body sites have been examined; no consistent trends in mortality are apparent. These results provide no evidence of a harmful effect of naturally occurring fluoride in water supplies.