Discuss some of the history of water chlorination as well as water fluoridation and the benefits.

 

Discussion1 150 words each

Before you complete this discussion, you will need to select and complete an online epidemiologic simulation. Select one of the computer-based simulations to complete. After you have completed this simulation, use this area to discuss your experience solving this case, focus on the ideas of person, time and place. What did you find most interesting? What did you have difficulty understanding?

Discussion 2

Water chlorination is viewed as one of the top public health development in the last century, as seen in the graph below (CDC, 2012). Do you agree? Discuss some of the history of water chlorination as well as water fluoridation and the benefits. What are some of the ongoing risks of water chlorination and water fluoridation?

CDC. 2012. History of Drinking Water Treatment. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/history.html