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Optimally Fluoridated Water

Characteristics
Measures Not Included in PCDH Framework

Component
Not applicable

Measure Concept
Community water fluoridation

Descriptions
The percent of the population served by community water systems with optimally fluoridated water Numerator: Number of individuals served by community water systems with optimally fluoridated water Denominator: Number of individuals in the 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): 2001-2005 CHIPRA Measures

Measure Endorsement