This section includes general information on fluoride and both the positive and negative health effects. Fluoride in drinking-water is discussed.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- WHO - Exposure to inadequate or excess fluoride: A major public health concern [2019]
- An attempt to estimate the global burden of disease due to fluoride in drinking water [2006]
- WHO - Fluoride in Drinking-water [2006]
- ILO/WHO/UNEP - Environmental Health Criteria 227: Fluorides [2002]
- IARC - Fluorides: Summaries & evaluations [1998]
- IARC - Inorganic Fluorides used in Drinking-Water and Dental Preparations: Summaries & evaluations [1998]
- IPCS - Aluminium fluoride (anhydrous). International Chemical Safety Card 1324 [2012]