Effective use of fluorides in the People's Republic of China--a model for WHO Mega Country initiatives.

摘要: century - part of the WHO Global Oral Health Strategy. Population-wide automatic fluoridation measures are considered most effective, complemented by appropriate use toothpastes containing fluoride. There wide variations fluoride levels in drinking water China and, many areas, lower than recommended levels. The toothpaste is still too low some areas and decreases with age. Those who live rural have limited access to affordable In March 2006, as Mega Country Promotion Network initiatives, Programme organised a three-day symposium Beijing, People’s Republic China. aim was bring together international experience Chinese expertise facilitate policy development for effective China, highlighting benefits of, barriers to, implementation different programmes at strategic well operational planning. This article reports proceedings meeting. summary, country much diversity disparity. situation unique endemic fluorosis due other non-water sources considerable dental caries burden others. It important regulate exposure obtain avoid adverse effects fluorides, controlling enamel without jeopardising prevention caries. Various complementary can be population groups varying needs, strategies that about additive effects. A multi-tier making approach national, regional provincial employed, based on sound evidence. roles WHO, Ministry National Committee (NCOH) were emphasised. Lessons learned from will prove invaluable countries similar socio demographic characteristics same process developing implementing policies programmes.