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Optimally Fluoridated Water

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Community water fluoridation

Descriptions
Percent of Oregonians living in a community where the water system is optimally fluoridated Numerator: Number of individuals in the HRSA Maternal and Child Health Oregon population living in a community where the water system is optimally fluoridated Denominator: Number of individuals in the HRSA Maternal and Child Health Oregon population

Measure or Standard
Measure

Populations
Children and Adults

Level of Measure

Data Source

Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)

Developer/Steward

Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): 2001-2010 CHIPRA Measures

Measure Endorsement