Article: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Shows Strong Support for Community Water Fluoridation.

Byline: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

ARLINGTON, Va., March 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has issued a statement supporting the Healthy People 2020 goal to increase to 75 percent the number of Americans on optimally fluoridated public water supplies.

According to the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, fluoridation yields a significant return on investment. Every dollar spent on fluoridation saves $38 in dental treatment. The U.S. Task Force on Community Preventive Services strongly recommends community water fluoridation be included as part of a comprehensive ...

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