In 2013, city council decided to stop adding fluoride to the water supply
It appears the fluoride debate will be waged again in Windsor.
Five years ago, city council decided to stop adding fluoride to the water supply.
But now, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has presented data showing a surge in dental problems for children in the years that followed.
Hilary Payne was one of three city councillors who voted to keep fluoride back in 2013. He said the new report confirms what he always believed.
“It was in my view — and I believe that more strongly than ever now — that it’s essential for the health of our children,” said Payne. “It’s a terrible legacy to pass on to those children and grandchildren that their dental health will be adversely affected.”
It appears the fluoride debate will be waged again in Windsor.
Five years ago, city council decided to stop adding fluoride to the water supply.
But now, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has presented data showing a surge in dental problems for children in the years that followed.
Hilary Payne was one of three city councillors who voted to keep fluoride back in 2013. He said the new report confirms what he always believed.
“It was in my view — and I believe that more strongly than ever now — that it’s essential for the health of our children,” said Payne. “It’s a terrible legacy to pass on to those children and grandchildren that their dental health will be adversely affected.”
The health unit has passed a motion, asking the city to reintroduce fluoride into water. The recommendation is expected to come before council later this spring.
Mayne said when it does, she will be there to present her arguments.
CBC News reached out to three council members who voted to remove fluoride in 2013 — including now-mayor Drew Dilkens — but have not had a response.
*Original article online at http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-debate-council-health-unit-numbers-1.4634555
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