Re: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community I read the Oct. 5 opinion letter by a group of local doctors trying to convince Parry Sounders to vote in favour of fluoridation in the upcoming plebiscite. As one of the persons derogatorily labelled as a ‘so-called expert’, I’d like to offer some […]
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Study shows potential effect of fluoride on thyroid function for some Canadians
Canadian adults who have higher levels of fluoride exposure and are deficient in iodine may be at an increased risk of underactive thyroid, according to a new study. “Concern about exposure to fluoride disrupting thyroid function has been suggested in the past,” said Christine Till, the study’s senior author and associate professor at York University. […]
Louis Rensonnet of Parry Sound flabbergasted at doctors’ fluoride letter
Re: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community After a lot of debate about fluoridation, the only conclusion is: Some people believe in fluoridation of water distribution. Some people are against it (including medical authorities in a lot of other countries.) But it is not what the referendum is about! If you answer […]
Study: Fluoride levels in pregnant women in Canada show drinking water is primary source of exposure to fluoride
TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is added to public drinking water as for those living in cities that do not add fluoride to public water supplies. The study “Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride […]
Higher levels of urinary fluoride associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
Higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy are associated with more ADHD-like symptoms in school-age children, according to University of Toronto and York University researchers. Dr. Morteza Bashash “Our findings are consistent with a growing body of evidence suggesting that the growing fetal nervous system may be negatively affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure,” […]
Fluoride in pregnant women shows water is the primary source
A new study suggests fluoride levels in the urine of pregnant women are twice as high for those living in Canadian cities which add fluoride to the water. This matter is of concern since a Mexican study found an association between prenatal exposure to fluoride and a lower IQ in children. Some women had twice […]
Letter: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community
During this upcoming municipal election, Parry Sound voters will have their say on whether fluoride should be added to the town water. There has been a lot of misinformation on the “harms” of fluoride in town water supplies and a serious downplay of the benefits. As health professionals we serve as first-hand witnesses to the […]
Opinion: Would you knowingly put lead in the Parry Sound drinking water?
There are some things that residents of Parry Sound should know before they vote in the municipal election on Oct. 22, particularly with regard to the question of adding fluoride to the drinking water. I have called and spoken with employees at the town office regarding the cost of putting fluoride in the water supply. […]
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment
Published on: September 28, 2018 Project Number: HT0022-000 Product Line: Technology Review Research Type: Device Result type: Report Expected Completion Date: February 26, 2019 Community water fluoridation (CWF) is the controlled addition of fluoride to the public water supply with the aim of preventing cavities (i.e., dental caries) in the population. The practice of CWF […]
Parry Sound health officer James Chirico says fluoride vote will be important
I am writing to express my concern regarding the article published on Parry Sound.com entitled Anti-fluoride Group Opposes Parry Sound Public Meeting on Issue (Sept. 24, 2018). The upcoming vote on the water fluoridation in Parry Sound is a very important one. It will affect the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in your community — such […]