2007-02-09 03:47:20 · 3 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Mortality/Morbidity: One death from ingestion of fluoride toothpaste was reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers in 2002.
No deaths were reported in 2004.
Death may result from ingesting as little as 2 g of fluoride in an adult and 16 mg/kg in children. Symptoms may appear with 3-5 mg/kg of fluoride.
Estimated toxic dose for fluoride ingestion is 5-10 mg/kg.
Estimated lethal dose is 5-10 g (32-64 mg/kg) in adults and 500 mg in small children.
2007-02-09 04:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientists don't know...though some who are paid by related industries may claim they know.
There is no safe level...fluoride dosages over time can cause different kinds of cancers.
2007-02-09 04:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by H. Scot 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, you can always look at this article by the USDA... it sets an upper limit depending on age / sex. Though this UL is not the limit before you die ;)
http://www.iom.edu/Object.File/Master/7/294/0.pdf
2007-02-09 09:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jocelyn B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋