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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 […]
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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,” […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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TODAY in Parry Sound: Information session with Dr. Hardy Limeback.
Date & Time Start Date: Wednesday, 26 September 2018 Time: 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM Location & Venue Parry Sound Public Library 29 Mary Street , Parry Sound ON, P2A1E3 705 746-9601 View Venue Website Additional Detail: Adults | Free Contact info Phone:705-746-9601 Details Information session with guest speaker Dr. Hardy Limeback. *Original online at […]
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Five things to know about fluoride in Parry Sound
1) Fluoride was removed from the Town of Parry Sound’s drinking water in March 2016. 2) In the Oct. 22 municipal election, Parry Sound voters will be asked on the ballot if they are in favour of fluoridating the public water supply. 3) Fluoridating the town’s water requires upgrades to its water treatment plant of […]
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Anti-fluoride group opposes Parry Sound public meeting on issue
PARRY SOUND — (UPDATE: Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.) The town came under fire by a local anti-fluoride group for hosting a fluoride-related public meeting next month calling the move “election influencing.” However, because both sides will not be represented, the Town of Parry Sound cancelled the public meeting on Sept. 24. In an email Town of […]
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Essex town council says ‘no’ to fluoride in drinking water
Coun. Sherry Bondy raised the motion and said it’s not the municipality’s responsibility “There wasn’t really much of a debate tonight,” said Sherry Bondy, moments after Essex town council voted against putting fluoride back in their drinking water. It was a unanimous vote which differs from the stance of the Ontario Ministry of Health and […]
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Essex councillors vote against fluoridating drinking water
All five councillors in attendance at the council meeting Tuesday night voted to send letters to water suppliers saying fluoridation is not welcome in their town. ESSEX — Town of Essex councillors have said no to fluoridated tap water — even before a decision was required. All five councillors in attendance at the council meeting […]
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