Journal article
Fluoride Supplements for Children: A Survey of Physicians' Prescription Practices
American journal of diseases of children (1960), Vol.134(9), pp.865-868
09/01/1980
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1980.02130210049013
PMID: 7416113
Abstract
• We present the results of a survey to determine how physicians prescribe fluoride supplements for their child patients. A questionnaire was mailed to a representative nationwide sample of 2,604 physicians who treat children. The response rate of completed returns was 49.4%. Results showed that while most respondents prescribed fluoride appropriately, there was some inappropriate prescribing for children receiving fluoridated water. Some physicians also neglected to prescribe for children who were not receiving fluoridated water. Previous differences in recommended schedules of administration between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association may have led to some of these problems. However, these two organizations have now standardized their recommendations.(Am J Dis Child 134:865-868, 1980)
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Fluoride Supplements for Children: A Survey of Physicians' Prescription Practices
- Creators
- Frederick J MargolisBrian A BurtM. Anthony SchorkRashid L BashshurBarbara A WhittakerTrudy L Burns
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of diseases of children (1960), Vol.134(9), pp.865-868
- Publisher
- American Medical Association
- DOI
- 10.1001/archpedi.1980.02130210049013
- PMID
- 7416113
- ISSN
- 0002-922X
- eISSN
- 2374-3018
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/1980
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984363577902771
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