Pdf fluoride is one of the most abundant elements found in nature. The one does not necessarily correspond to the other. Water fluoridation continues to be a highly costeffective strategy, even in areas where the overall caries level has declined and the cost of implementing water fluoridation has increased. The water fluoridation controversy arises from political, moral, ethical, economic, and health considerations regarding the fluoridation of public water supplies for deprived groups in both maturing and matured countries, international and national agencies and dental associations across the world support the safety and effectiveness of water fluoridation. Fluoride works to control early dental caries in several ways. Under the water fluoridation act 2008 each local government in queensland is able to make the decision whether or not the town water supplies within their area are fluoridated.
In fact, waters in and around the united states have natural luoride levels that range from 0. The controversy over community water fluoridation 4 introduction why is water fluoridation so controversial even with the backing of the centers for disease control and prevention cdc and american dental association ada. Maybe thats progress they used to tout a list of 50 reasons. Top 10 reasons to support water fluoridation oral answers. Fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health over a lifetime, for both children and adults. During the last 60 years, the legality of fluoridation in the united states has been thoroughly tested in our court systems. These methods can become costly and time consuming, and also fail to include community members who dont have the financial resources or ability to access alternative methods of fluoridation. Controversies in sciencewater fluoridation wikiversity. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In it colquhoun provides details on how data were manipulated to support fluoridation in english speaking countries, especially the u. The process has caused controversy for more than 60 years. Oct 28, 2008 during the last 60 years, the legality of fluoridation in the united states has been thoroughly tested in our court systems.
Jan 30, 2017 new zealand antifluoride campaigners have whittled their list of objections to community water fluoridation cwf down to 12 reasons. Most developed countries, including japan and 97% of the western european population, do not consume fluoridated water. The amount of fluoridated water cannot be controlled. Most western european countries are not fluoridated and have. This report provides further reassurance that water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure. Fluoride in drinking water 50 reasons to opppose fluoridation. The benefits of cwf, however, are not without scrutiny and opposition by the uninformed. No disease has ever been linked to a fluoride deficiency. A community water system that proposes to discontinue fluoridation must first obtain an amended water supply permit from dep as per 109. Side effects cannot be excluded and thus some might only have negative effect without any benefit 5. Since water fluoridation is a form of medication, it will be impossible to control the amount of water consumed by each individual because different people consume different amounts of water daily. Community water fluoridation is recognized by the centers for disease control and prevention as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Common questions about community water fluoridation campaign for dental health. May 11, 2008 americans probably shouldnt drink fluoridated water, because in doing so, theyll receive an excessive dose of fluoride. Read frequently asked questions developed to help local governments pdf 84 kb make decisions about how fluoridation is implemented in their local government area. Common questions about community water fluoridation. Why do some people oppose adding fluoride to water when it is known to benefit oral health. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc has proclaimed community water fluoridation one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. Fluoridation is one story that has a very happy ending. Response to a list of american fluoridation society.
General comments this report offers comments on the listed 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation by dr connett. Learn why fluoridation is a bad medical practice that is unnecessary and ineffective. I am responding here to each reason given in the fluoride free new zealands ffnz document top 12 reasons why fluoridation. Fluoride in drinking water 50 reasons to opppose fluoridation why over 3500 medicaldentalscientific professionals are opposed to artificial water fluoridation and have signed a petition to stop fluoridation. Yet, the epa, fda, and cdc all officially continue to stand behind fluoridation, which currently affects the tap water supplied to over 200 million americans roughly twothirds of the population, as if the addition of this toxic chemical were essential to our health. Connett,p 2004 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation updated april 12, 2004. Fluoridated water is not the only way people are exposed to fluoride. Response to a list of 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation. Fans database sets forth the scientific basis for concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of ingesting fluorides. Subscribe to fluoride action networks fan free enewsletter and help support fans work by giving a donation today via our secure online payment system. Water fluoridation in canada safe drinking water foundation. The water fluoridation controversy article should remain separate from the water fluoridation article, slightly mentioned by it, and in the see also. The story of fluoridation, national institute of dental and craniofacial research, national institutes of health.
Lawrence university in canton, ny offers 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation as listed below and the statements are slightly edited. There is little debate among scientists over the effectiveness and safety of fluoridation to fight cavities, but a small but vocal contrarian community has effectively blocked several cities from fluoridating by creating fear that the practice is. Debunking antifluoridationists remaining 12 reasons for. Facts about fluoride and water fluoridation live science. The world health organizations, centers for disease control and prevention, health canada, and multiple dental associations, including the american, canadian and provincial associations believe water fluoridation he. Installing fluoridation equipment is an expensive affair and local governments, municipal authorities and private water suppliers will bear the cost and liability. For over 100 years, science and medicine have understood the poisonous nature of fluoride. Health canada has even declared water fluoridation a public health issue.
How to stop toxic water fluoridation in your community. Top 10 reasons to support water fluoridation 1 water fluoridation saves teeth. In 1957, a new zealand commission of inquiry was able to allay ethical concerns about water fluoridation. Response to a list of 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation, compiled by dr connett responses by tw cutress section 1. Some of the reasons to oppose water fluoridation include concerns about its lack of safety and its impact on human health and the environment. The addition of drugs to the drinking water means exactly the opposite of an individualized therapy carlsson 1978. Although dental public health officials in countries promoting water fluoridation adamantly deny the existence of illness caused by fluoride in drinking water, undeniable medical ill effects from fluoride added to drinking water have been known and reported since the. Adding fluoride to water helps government and individual spending in the long run by reducing the amount of money spent in dental bills and dental care as well as maintaining healthy teeth. Fluoride is already present in all water sources, even the oceans. Nov 29, 2016 fluoridation of water is supported by many national and international organizations. Water fluoridation is the addition of the chemical fluoride to public water supplies, for the purpose of reducing cavities. Water fluoridation natures way to prevent tooth decay. Water fluoridation has played a major role in lowering the rate of tooth decay in the u.
Request pdf fifty reasons to oppose fluoridation 1 fluoride is not an essential nutrient. This paper explains why an ethical public health professional was compelled to do a 180 degree turn on fluoridation. Alcoa, were sued for millions of dollars due to toxic fluoride waste escaping from. Americans probably shouldnt drink fluoridated water, because in doing so, theyll receive an excessive dose of fluoride. By by paul connett, phd in europe, only ireland 73%, poland 1%, serbia 3%, spain 11%, and the u. Questions and answers this more detailed technical resource has been prepared by nsw health to assist communities and professionals understand the process of fluoridation, the evidence supporting the benefits of fluoridationand the evidence cited to support claims made about harms associated with fluoridation. Fluoridation schemes were introduced between 1985 and 1987. Pew childrens dental campaign fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral. Humans can have perfectly good teeth without fluoride. Books on fluoridation national pure water association. Jun 16, 20 fluoride action network 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation. He says, fluoridation of water supplies would also treat people who may not benefit from the treatment.
However, combining both salt and water fluoridation is not recommended. Enamel can be weakened when bacteria in the mouth combine with sugars to form acids that cause tooth decay. Fluoride action network 50 reasons to oppose fluoridation. The ethics of water fluoridation are scrutinized by mark diesendorf in this issue of fluoride. Wolverhampton around 236,000 people in wolverhampton the whole of the citys population are supplied with artificially fluoridated water. New zealand antifluoride campaigners have whittled their list of objections to community water fluoridation cwf down to 12 reasons. Controversies in sciencewater fluoridationa critique of 50. Lets go through that list one by one and see if any stand up.
Dr arvid carlsson of sweden, a cowinner of the nobel prize for medicine in 2000 advises against fluoridation. Top 10 reasons to oppose water fluoridation oral answers. Without fluoridation of a community water source, fluoride drops, tablets or rinses are requires as fluoridation alternatives. Fluoridation is the single most important commitment a community can make to the oral health of its children and to future generations. Water fluoridation prevents cavities obviously, this is the main reason why fluoride is added to public water supplies. The paper is titled, why i changed my mind about water fluoridation. Installing fluoridation equipment is an expensive affair and local governments, municipal authorities and. Single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay. Fluoridation of the local water distribution network commenced in 1986. A critical appraisal of, and commentary on, 50 reasons to. Arguments against water fluoridation are just folklore the campaign against the fluoridation of water is communicating a form of modern folklore.
Arguments against water fluoridation are just folklore. Kidney disease, by definition, lowers the efficiency of the kidneys, which is your main route of fluoride elimination. Although dental public health officials in countries promoting water fluoridation adamantly deny the existence of illness caused by fluoride in drinking water, undeniable medical ill effects from fluoride added to drinking water have been known and reported since the start of water fluoridation over 50 years ago. Paul connett now professor emeritus of chemistry st. A wide variety of adverse human health effects are attributed by dr connett to supplementation of drinking water with fluoride.
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