Data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sources of CDC data: A = Percentage of U.S. populations on public water supply systems receiving FLUORIDATED WATER (2008) B = Rate per 10,000 live births of INFANT MORTALITY (2004) C = Rate per 1,000 of children (4-17 years old) ever diagnosed with ADHD (2003) D = Percentage of adults (age 45-64) with ARTHRITIS-attributable work limitation (2003) E = Total prevalence rate of MENTAL RETARDATION (ages 6-64) per 10,000 population (1993) F = Percentage of adult OBESITY (2009) Charts of CDC data show statistical associations between states' fluoridation rates and mental retardation, infant mortality, ADHD, and arthritis. Water Fluoridation – Sales Pitch vs. Reality Check is a comprehensive 2008 report by John D. MacArthur whose recent comments to EPA summarize epidemiological data suggesting millions of Americans are suffering adverse health conditions resulting from the failure to properly regulate fluoride in drinking water. This page updated September 27, 2010.