This question is about water fluoridation.
1. As you understand it, what is the purpose of adding fluoride to the public drinking water?
Do not read answer categories, Mark the one that best fits respondent's answer.
1[] Prevent tooth decay, protect teeth, or related response 2[] To purify the water or related response 8[] Other (Specify) ____ 9[] DK
Now I'm going to ask you some questions about WATER FLUORIDATION.
1. As you understand it, what is the purpose of adding FLUORIDE to the public drinking water?
Do not read answer categories, circle the ONE that best fits respondent's answer.
1 [] Prevent tooth decay, protect teeth, or related response 8 [] Other (Specify) ____ 9 [] Don't know