Water Fluoridation in Australia
Water fluoridation in Australia is a widespread practice, with over 70% of the population having access to artificially fluoridated drinking water as of 2012. The acceptance of water fluoridation in Australia occurred in 1953, and many drinking water supplies began fluoridation in the 1960s and 1970s. The Australian government has established guidelines and regulations for water fluoridation, including the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and the Water Fluoridation Regulation 2020 in Queensland.
- ▪As of 2012, 70% or more of the population in all states and territories in Australia had access to artificially fluoridated drinking water.
- ▪The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines recommend a maximum concentration of 1.5 mg/L for fluoride in drinking water.
- ▪The National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia has stated that there is reliable evidence that community water fluoridation helps to prevent tooth decay.
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