Written question asked by Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 January 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: What percentage of children in Northern Ireland currently have dental fluorosis. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of children in Northern Ireland currently have dental fluorosis. [12436] Mr. Moss: The information requested is not available. A 1993 survey of children's dental health showed that 34 per cent. of children in Northern Ireland had enamel opacities. There are a number of possible causes of such opacities and it is not possible to determine the proportion which are due to fluorosis.

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