Fluoridate or not to fluoridate that is the question

Fluoridation of water is a hot topic right now and has even been considered by some as a health hazard in itself.

 

Water quality: What kind of water do we want to be washing our food in. Fluoridation is a big issue world-wide. Photo www.alamy.com





See this link to a story on scoop.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1604/S00236/dhb-data-show-no-benefit-from-water-fluoridation.htm

For myself, I don't know that I like the idea of another chemical being put into drinking water involuntarily. Especially when the jury is out, as to whether it has only good effects, in this case, on oral health?

It's a big question mark for me, as I'm guessing it is for many.

However, it appears it may be coming, ready or not in New Zealand water supplies.

The government announced last week that it may give DHBs the power to force fluoridation on councils.

In light of the facts found in the Scoop story, it would appear, more homework clearly needs to be done.

Let's look at what some other expert health opinions say:

See this study done below, in 2007 and published by world research publishers Taylor & Francis, which brings up another view with some pretty concerning statistics.

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10643380600678112

To me, democracy is having people's views on board with these kinds of decisions.

On researching for this post, studies way back in the early 1970s found fluoridating did reduce dental cavities but things change, the way people live changes and many variables taken into consideration then, would be very different now.

What do you think about the fluoridation issue?

Do you think it's a good thing, bad thing, or what?

Let us know in the comments!

BTO