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Fluoridation boosts risk of fluorosis – new study
It has been known that exposure to a tiny amount of fluoride may help prevent tooth caries, but if the exposure is too much, this neurotoxin can cause a much more serious dental disease called fluorosis. A new study published online Oct 20, 2011 in Journal of Public Health Dentistry showed that in fluoridated areas, […]
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City of Midland receives grant for fluoridation equipment
The Michigan Department of Community Health Oral Health Program has selected 11 communities from across the state — including Midland — to initiate and maintain a community water fluoridation program for residents. This is the third year fluoridation equipment grants have been awarded. This year they were made possible by a $100,000 donation from the […]
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Mareeba to get a say on fluoride future
A SURVEY will be sent to all Mareeba residents who use the town’s water in a bid to gauge whether or not the community wants a new fluoridated water supply. Tablelands Regional Council will mail out the surveys late next week to about 6000 homes hooked up to Mareeba water. The survey will also detail […]
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Port Orchard: Fluoridation to continue
Port Orchard will continue to fluoridate the city’s water supply. The city decided at a June 17 city council work study session to continue fluoridating city water after a series of informal ballots sent along with city utility bills in February showed that a majority of the 753 people who completed the survey wanted the […]
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Report: Long-Chain Perfluorinated Chemicals (LCPFCs) Used in Carpets
Read Report The EPA analyst responsible for this report is Timothy Lehman of the Economic and Policy Analysis Branch; Economics, Exposure and Technology Division; Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Analytical and draft preparation support was provided by Abt Associates, Inc. under EPA Contract No. EP-W-08-010. Executive Summary Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are substances with special […]
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‘Over a million affected by fluorosis in India’
NAGPUR: A research has revealed that India was one of the worst fluorosis affected countries, with over 10 lakh (one million) people suffering. This is because a large number of Indians rely on groundwater for drinking purposes and water at many places is rich in fluoride. The research was conducted by a city-based team that […]
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Eastborough passes resolution for fluoride in Wichita water
The Eastborough city council has approved a resolution asking Wichita to fluoridate its water, according to Mayor Thom Rosenberg. Eastborough buys water from Wichita, which is debating whether to add fluoride to the water. “The resolution supports the water fluoridation as a safe, effective and economical public health measure,” Rosenberg said Wednesday. The support for […]
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Auatralia extends fipronil review
Note from Fluoride Action Network. Fipronil is a highly toxic pesticide. This is it’s molecular formula: Fipronil is a broad spectrum phenyl pyrazole insecticide that is used in both agricultural and veterinary situations. A review of fipronil commenced in 2003 following reports of adverse experiences in humans and animals. The initial review focused on human […]
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Fairview: Town continues to weigh fluoridation question
Fairview Town council again discussed whether the town should discontinue the fluoridation of town water or not as Associated Engineering sent engineer Rudy Chan to do a presentation on fluoridation. There was no decision and the town continues to look to ratepayers for input. Chan began by saying he is not an expert on fluoridation […]
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Milwaukee Adopts Advisory Regarding Fluoride and Young Infants
The City of Milwaukee Notice to Parents of Infants Six Months of Age or Younger According to the CDC, the proper amount of fluoride from infancy throughout life at all ages helps prevent and control tooth decay (cavities). Therefore, the Milwaukee Water Works, following public health recommendations, maintains a level of fluoride in our drinking […]
United States, Wisconsin