Question

read the passage about the fluoridation of drinking water. since the early 1960s, fluoride has been added to many sources of drinking water to prevent cavities in teeth. this is called fluoridation. there are some who say that this is unnecessary and increases the risk of cancer. in 1993, the subcommittee on health effects of ingested fluoride of the national research council, part of the national academy of sciences, conducted an extensive study about the link between fluoridated drinking water and increased cancer risk. the study included data from more than 50 human disease studies and six animal studies. the subcommittee concluded that none of the data showed a link between fluoridated drinking water and cancer. a 1999 report by the cdc supported these findings. the cdc report concluded that studies so far have produced
o credible evidence\ of a link between fluoridated drinking water and an increased risk for cancer. which information makes this article reliable? fluoride has been added to drinking water since the 1960s. some people doubt the necessity of fluoridation. more than 50 studies were conducted. fluoride has been found to prevent cavities in teeth.

Explanation:

A large - scale study by a reputable organization (National Research Council's Subcommittee on Health Effects of Ingested Fluoride) with data from more than 50 human disease studies and six animal studies, along with a CDC report supporting the findings, adds credibility. The number of studies is an important factor in establishing reliability.

Answer:

C. More than 50 studies were conducted