Fluoride intake through consumption of tap water and bottled water in Belgium.

Last updated on 22-8-2019 by Anonymous (non vérifié)

Peer reviewed scientific article

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Résumé:

There is a tendency to align higher levels of fluoride in natural mineral water with the existing higher levels in tap water. Treatment of natural mineral waters could harm the preservation of their natural character. In this study fluoride intake through bottled and tap water consumption in the Belgian adult population was assessed, taking into account regional differences. A deterministic approach was used whereby consumption quantities of tap water and different brands of bottled water were linked with their respective fluoride concentrations. Data from the national food consumption surv…

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