Fluoride study first phase should be done by end of year (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Fluoride study first phase should be done by end of year
10:00am Tuesday 12th October 2010 in News By Claire Lomax
Simon Morritt who requested the study
The results of a study to determine whether water fluoridation is technically possible and how much it would cost are still not available almost two years after it was commissioned.
Shocking levels of dental decay in young children in the district prompted Simon Morritt, chief executive of NHS Bradford and Airedale, to request that Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority commission the study in November 2008.
It was due to be completed in April this year, but six months later it remains unclear if fluoridation of the region’s water supplies is possible.
Support for the fluoridation of water is key to NHS Bradford and Airedale’s oral health-action plan as it believes the move would reduce tooth decay.
A spokesman for NHS Yorkshire and the Humber said: “The Department of Health published guidance in 2008 to help improve dental health and reduce health inequalities by considering the option of fluoridating the local water supply, alongside other options. “The feasibility study is the first step in an extensive process and will establish if topping up the natural level of fluoride is technically feasible.
“The first phase of the study is under way and we are expecting the completion of this stage later this year.”
A spokesman for Yorkshire Water said: “Fluoride is not added to the water supply in Yorkshire at the moment. It is important to recognise that, although we supply the majority of residents, Yorkshire Water plays no part in the decision-making process.
“The company has no view on the issue but is obliged to act on a decision by the Strategic Health Authority, following consultation with the public.
“If the study indicates fluoridation is possible, then the Strategic Health Authority has the option of consulting the public. If the majority support the addition of fluoride, then the next step would be for the Strategic Health Authority to approach Yorkshire Water to request it. The Strategic Health Authority can request that fluoride is added to the water supply, even if the majority of the public oppose it.”
Comments(8)
puddingandpi
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1:53pm Tue 12 Oct 10
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Fluoridation, however, is a completely different matter & will do at least some good. As would learning to spell.
Norse-Legend
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2:23pm Tue 12 Oct 10
Over the last decade or so the evidence against this insane activity has become so strong it seems inconceivable that anyone in their right mind would even bother to talk about it let alone seriously try enforce it on the populace.
Even Paul Connett Phd, James Beck MD PhD, and Spedding Micklem DPhil, in their recently published book, 'The Case Against Fluoride' felt confident to conclude ....
"...if proposed today, fluoridation of drinking water to prevent tooth decay would stand virtually no chance of being adopted, given the current status of scientific knowledge."
It would seem the NHS Bradford and Airedale's oral health-action plan doesn't have a 'current status of scientific knowledge' but has been dug out of an old archive probably found in the basement of the old Daisy Bank building. Unbelievable.
Brent_Meister
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3:24pm Tue 12 Oct 10
Steve30d
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3:30pm Tue 12 Oct 10
Norse-Legend wrote:So how much fluoride IS there in our water naturally? I'm aware it varies from region to region, depending on the minerals exposed within the watershed. Shouldn't be too difficult for NHS Yorkshire and Humber to FIND that data, and give it out without putting any spin on it?
I can't believe what I just read! I'm astounded. I never thought I'd see this again. I remember fighting off these would be public poisoners 15 years ago long before I decided to move abroad. (Where thankfully the procedure has been made illegal by government policy).
Over the last decade or so the evidence against this insane activity has become so strong it seems inconceivable that anyone in their right mind would even bother to talk about it let alone seriously try enforce it on the populace.
Even Paul Connett Phd, James Beck MD PhD, and Spedding Micklem DPhil, in their recently published book, 'The Case Against Fluoride' felt confident to conclude ....
"...if proposed today, fluoridation of drinking water to prevent tooth decay would stand virtually no chance of being adopted, given the current status of scientific knowledge."
It would seem the NHS Bradford and Airedale's oral health-action plan doesn't have a 'current status of scientific knowledge' but has been dug out of an old archive probably found in the basement of the old Daisy Bank building. Unbelievable.
If it's low then it's likely to have gone up a fair bit after those Icelandic volcanoes erupted.
Idler60
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5:10pm Tue 12 Oct 10
adopted_northerner
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5:29pm Tue 12 Oct 10
I grew up in the Midlands where the water was fluoridated and have an entire family who suffer from underactive thyroid.
I am the only person who moved away and the only person who has escaped this health problem, I don't think this is a coincidence. Fluoride is a thyroid suppressant.
If this goes ahead I would be unable to risk keeping using tap water for drinking.
allannicho
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6:00pm Tue 12 Oct 10
anyway?
Collos says...
1:03pm Tue 12 Oct 10