Question

distinct perspectives
community water fluoridation centers for disease control
many research studies have proven the safety and benefits of fluoride. for 70 years, people in the united states have benefited from drinking water with fluoride, leading to better dental health. drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities (also called tooth decay) by about 25% in children and adults. by preventing cavities, community water fluoridation has been shown to save money for families and for the us health care system.
oral health in the united states is much better today than it was many years ago, however, cavities are still one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. community water fluoridation is the most cost - effective way to deliver fluoride to people of all ages, education levels, and income levels who live in a community.
most water has some fluoride, but usually not enough to prevent cavities. community water systems can add the right amount of fluoride to the local drinking water to prevent cavities.
community water fluoridation is recommended by nearly all public health, medical, and dental organizations. it is recommended by the american dental association, american academy of pediatrics, us public health service, and world health organization
which best expresses the distinct perspective of this article?
a community water fluoridation is a benefit to community residents
b experts agree that prevention of cavities is a serious public health concern
c safety research must continue to ensure public safety and oral health standards
d dental health is most impacted by an effective way to deliver fluoride to people of all ages
which two details from the article most directly support your answer above?
a \drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities\
b \many research studies have proven the safety and benefits of fluoride\
c \cavities are still one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood\
d \community water fluoridation has been shown to save money for families and for the us health care system\
e \community water fluoridation is recommended by nearly all public health, medical, and dental organizations\

Explanation:

The article focuses on the benefits of community water fluoridation, citing research on its safety, cavity reduction, cost savings, and endorsement by health organizations. Option A directly states this core perspective. For supporting details, A confirms cavity reduction (a key benefit) and E shows expert/organizational endorsement (reinforcing its value to the community).

Answer:

A. Community water fluoridation is a benefit to community residents
A. "Drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities."
E. "Community water fluoridation is recommended by nearly all public health, medical, and dental organizations."