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UPDATE: Group wants fluoride removed from drinking water

Drinking water

Drinking water

Published on September 10, 2012
Published on September 10, 2012
Topics :
Health Canada , U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , World Health organization , Canada , Quebec

City councillors got a mouthful from a local group which wants to see Cornwall ban the use of fluoride in our drinking water.

Fluoride Free Cornwall made its pitch to city councillors because the group's members say the addition of fluoride to drinking water poses a health risk.

While councillors were keeping their cards pretty close to their chest Monday night, they did sanction the creation of a report to determine the effects of eliminating fluoride use in our drinking water.

Paul Brisebois, a member of Fluoride Free Cornwall, told councillors that the health risks of a "toxin" like fluorine - which is mixed with other additives to create fluoride and added to drinking water - need to be eliminated.

"It's Cornwall's turn to act," he said. "We're not doing any good for our children. And this is about our children."

But not everyone subscribes to Brisebois' theory. Health officials have noted in the past that fluoride use is supported by more than 90 national and international professional health organizations including Health Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health organization.

Fluoride is added to water to help strengthen tooth enamel.

But critics, including the local group before council, are suggesting fluoride studied by health agencies is different from what is actually used in drinking water.

"It's like saying you're going to test drive a Chevy truck by using a Ford," said Brisebois.

Across Canada, 41 towns and cities along with the majority of B.C and Quebec have stopped adding fluoride to drinking water.

Brisebois said a move to eliminate fluoride use could also save money. The city spends in the neighbourhood of $35,000 a year to include fluoride in our water.

He continued that most of that goes right down the drain anyway, when people wash, use the toilet or water their lawns.

There has been no return date attached to the report city hall will prepare on the subject.

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    Kerry Mitchell
    - May 6, 2013 at 15:30:46

    Heard it from a former member of the CDA, Dr. Paul Connett; that the disposal of any/all flouridated toothpaste and mouthwash is considered by the EPA to be a toxic substance! Why would we feed it to our families thru cooking, prepared drinks, or ice cubes. We are obliged to think in generations rather than individuals.

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    James Reeves
    - September 11, 2012 at 00:49:03

    Only 5% of the world uses fluoridation because many large studies show fluoridation is totally ineffective in improving tooth decay and is dangerous to health. Europe, which is 97% fluoride free, China, India, Japan, and most other countries have rejected it. The best scientific information on fluoridation can be found in Dr. Paul Connett's book, "The Case Against Fluoride," published last year. It contains over 1200 peer reviewed studies (80 pages) and sound scientific reasoning showing the ineffectiveness and dangers to health from fluoride. You will see a petition at Dr. Paul connett's site (www.fluoridealert.org) signed by 4200 professionals, including hundreds of dentists, hundreds of doctors, and other medical researchers calling on governments everywhere to stop fluoridation; also scientific evidence to show that it causes cancer, thyroid & pineal gland damage, broken hips from brittle bones, lowered IQ, kidney disease, and other serious health problems.

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      Naznin Virani
      - February 28, 2013 at 03:13:35

      I totally am against fluoride in our drinking water!!! All the pollution of our food and water is making us soo sick. I want clean food. NOW... For my kids...!

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    James Reeves
    - September 10, 2012 at 17:02:39

    Elegra Jay is exactly correct. Only 5% of the world uses fluoridation because many large studies show fluoridation is totally ineffective in improving tooth decay and is dangerous to health. Europe, which is 97% fluoride free, China, India, Japan, and most other countries have rejected it. The best scientific information on fluoridation can be found in Dr. Paul Connett's book, "The Case Against Fluoride," published last year. It contains over 1200 peer reviewed studies (80 pages) and sound scientific reasoning showing the ineffectiveness and dangers to health from fluoride. You will see a petition at Dr. Paul connett's site (www.fluoridealert.org) signed by 4200 professionals, including hundreds of dentists, hundreds of doctors, and other medical researchers calling on governments everywhere to stop fluoridation; also scientific evidence to show that it causes cancer, thyroid & pineal gland damage, broken hips from brittle bones, lowered IQ, kidney disease, and other serious health problems.

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    Elegra Jay
    - September 10, 2012 at 16:08:33

    In spite of what officials tell city councils, we all need to know: The fluoride used in public water is categorized as a hazardous industrial waste substance Health Canada and Department of Transport. Yet it is administered in adult dosages without medical supervision or your consent by 'non-doctor' politicians. The amount is based on adult body weight and therefore, obviously, is extremely toxic to children, especially infants. Last month Harvard published findings which confirm that fluoride causes brain damage in children. http://tinyurl.com/8gmcjn5 The Ontario Ministry of Health issued these warnings about fluoride and young children in 1999:” Letter to Ontario Medical Officers of Health et. al. 2000 1) “Use non-fluoridated toothpaste or no toothpaste for young children. 2) “Where baby formula is used, non-fluoridated water should be used for mixing.” 3) “Consider using non-fluoridated bottled water for drinking, cooking and mixing juices.” 4) “Do not use mouthwashes or mouth rinse to which fluoride has been added.” Health Canada released these public warnings: Fluorides and Human Health 2005: 1) “Children under six years of age should be supervised while brushing, and children under the age of three should have their teeth brushed by an adult without using any toothpaste 2)“Never give fluoridated mouthwash or mouth rinses to children under six years of age, as they may swallow it.” 3) “If more than pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre right away.” (Warning to be mandated for 2009) Please Note: “A pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste” contains the same amount of fluoride as a glass of fluoridated water. Every glass of water a child swallows is toxic. I have heard representatives from both federal and provincial governments mis-represent these public policy facts in regional public hearings. Please use common sense, protect our children. No poisons in the water. Thank you. Elegra Jay

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