People for Safe Drinking Water
NRC 2006 Review: Fluorides in Drinking Water
NRC (National Research Council) 2006 Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards. Washington, DC. National Academies Press. [Available to read free online at: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11571.html]
Relevance of the NRC Review to Artificial Water Fluoridation
The NRC report did an extremely thorough review of fluoride intake, by age group, considering all sources of fluoride intake (water, dentifrices, food, air, soil, pesticides, pharmaceuticals), including artificially fluoridated drinking water. In addition, the committee looked at population subgroups of special concern such as those with high water consumption, and those with impaired fluoride excretion (see:Social Justice Equals Protecting the Vulnerable). A number of the toxicity studies that the committee reviewed involved fluoridated water or exposures equivalent to those expected with artificially fluoridated water.
The committee reported that fluoride exposure is plausibly associated with a number of health effects, including neurotoxicity, gastrointestinal problems, carcinogenicity, endocrine problems, dental fluorosis, and skeletal fluorosis with its associated incidence of bone fractures and arthritic-like symptoms. (see: National Research Council 2006: Summary of Health Effects)
The ranges of intake levels, or estimated average intake levels, associated with a number of adverse effects, are in the range of intakes expected with artificially fluoridated drinking water. (see: Chapter 2, Table 2-4 Appendix B, Table B-11, Table B-12, Table B-13, Table B-14, Table B-17)
NRC 2006 Committee Members:
Dr. Limeback 2009 Position Statement
Dr. Isaacson 2009 Position Statement
Dr. Thiessen Issues for Consideration
DVD Professional Perspectives on Fluoridation
Scientific Fraud
The Scientific Method underpinning research presupposes a willingness to continually reexamine scientific evidence and assumptions. Science is not a collection of facts but a process of weeding out misinformation and testing preliminary results with care and diligence. Scientific discourse attempts to refute what has been found, not to gather supporting evidence for the status quo.
There is currently no means for holding scientists accountable for things they may say in the public forum by either self-regulation or government legislation. Therefore, any individual(s) who distort(s) or misrepresent(s) scientific evidence and known facts for reasons of ignorance, political expedience, financial gain, or self-interest imperil(s) the integrity of scientific discourse and leads to an erosion of public trust in our government institutions where policy decisions regarding public health are deemed to be made, based on scientific evidence.
The Case Against Fluoride:how hazardous waste ended up in our drinking water and the bad science and powerful politics that keep it there
Journal of the American Dental Association 1948 Published Paper vs Original Study
US CDC and Ecological Fallacies
Fluoridation Trials
4 North American Trials – Dr. Arnold-Professor of Statistics
40-50 Years Later – Kingston-Newburgh New York Trial
Health Canada
Health Canada committee members involved in this review knew, or should have known, what the actual findings of the NRC committee were. Misrepresentation of this review is problematic because:
it casts doubt on the competence of those involved in this review;
damages the credibility of our national regulatory body;
this mis-information is repeated by government agencies, individuals and organizations.
Health Canada Misrepresents National Research Council Review 2006
The Health Canada 2009 draft review incorrectly claims the following:
"The [NRC] Committee restricted its attention to studies that examined long-term exposure to fluoride in the range of 2–4 mg/L or above in drinking water."Two of the NRC 2006 committee members reply:
"Our charge was to evaluate the EPA permissible levels for fluoride in drinking water which are 2 ppm and 4 ppm and we focused on those levels but our report contains considerable information on lower levels of fluoride."
Source: Dr. John Doull (Chair of the National Academy of Science 2006 committee). Email: 20/3/2010."Health Canada gives an inaccurate characterization of the National Research Council's work."
Source: Dr. Kathleen Thiessen (Member of the National Academy of Science 2006 committee)"The NRC (2006a) did not restrict its attention to studies of fluoride in the range of 2-4 mg/L or above in drinking water. Many of the cancer studies and Down syndrome studies involved "fluoridated" water (0.7-1.2 mg/L). Many of the endocrine studies involved exposure ranges comparable to those expected for populations on fluoridated water. The discussions of exposure and of pharmacokinetics involved the whole exposure range, including fluoridated water."
Source: Dr. Kathleen Thiessen (Member of the National Academy of Science 2006 committee)Petition #221E to Auditor General of Canada:Misrepresentation and Omissions of Material Fact
Chief Dental Officer for Health Canada
Other False and Misleading Commentary
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)
Dr. David Locker (author of the 1999 Ontario Ministry of Health Review)
Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario
Medical Officer of Health for Waterloo Region
EN2010-076 May 25 2010 Fluoridation Report - Brantford
Reviews/Petitions to Auditor General of Canada and Ontario Government
Petitions index with hyperlinks
Not Logical
Not Logical Fluoride Arguments
Less than 1% of Fluoridated Water is Swallowed
Drinking Water Should Not Be Used to Deliver Drugs
Using Drinking Water Deprives us of "Informed Choice":
Information regarding risks and benefits.
Choice to refuse or accept drug.
Trained professional to assess medical need & adverse effects.
Warning: Do Not Swallow (Canada)
Fluoride Works Topically – Why Swallow?
We should not drink sunscreen or fluoride because...
they are toxic to swallow
they do not work by swallowing
"Its actions primarily are topical for both adults and children." Source: US Centers for Disease Control 1999
Babies
Fetuses and Infants are more vulnerable to fluoride toxicity because:
The blood-brain barrier is not fully formed
The kidneys are not fully developed
They ingest more fluoride per body weight than adults (Children are given child-sized asprin)
Fluoride accumulates in body for entire life
Fluoridation Facts: Babies are Over-Dosing with Fluorides
Social Justice Equals Protecting the Vulnerable
Fluoride Does Not Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
FAN: Fluoride Warning for Infants-Legislative Overview
Environmental Effects
Canadian Legislation (Canadian Environmental Protection Act-CEPA) & Great Lakes Treaties requires the "virtual elimination" of toxic chemicals such as fluoride
Fluorosilicates are Dirty Fluorides
Canadian Statement on Artificial Water Fluoridation
The Solution to Pollution:Remove Fluoride from the Air and Put it into Drinking Water
Fluorosilicates Increase Blood Lead Levels
Artificial Water Fluoridation - A Source Water Concern
Radioactive Substances in Fluoridation Chemicals
Arsenic in Fluoridation Chemicals
Fluoride in Foods and Beverages
Vukmanich 2009 Effects of Fluoride on Water Chemistry
Cross 2010 Toxicological Risks
Fluorosilicates are Hazardous Waste
Health Effects
You Cannot Control the Daily Intake of Fluoride
National Research Council 2006: Summary of Health Effects
Fluoride and Cardiovascular System
Fluoride and Skeletal Fluorosis
Carcinogen Identification Committee (OEHHA) California, USA: Fluoride listed as a carcinogen
Table: Fluoride Research in Male Reproductive System
Clinch 2009 Fluoride interactions with Iodine-Iodide in Breast Health
Fluoride Toxicity In The Male Reproductive System
Table A: Days to Reach Acute Fluoride Intake
Dental Concerns
Fluoride: Delays Eruption of Teeth therefore Delays Development of Cavities
21st Century solutions for Good Oral Health
Dental Diseases - Systemic Diseases
Fluoride and the Bandwagon Phenomenon
Clinch 2010 Does Dental Fluoride Use Have Clinically Significant Effects on Oral Bacteria?
Not Effective
Countries Rejecting Artificial Water Fluoridation
Diesendorf: Mystery of Declining Tooth Decay
Statistics Canada: Fluoridated Ontario vs Non-Fluoridated Quebec and B.C.
Swallowing Fluoride Does Not Prevent Cavities: US CDC
Non-Fluoridated Thunder Bay vs Fluoridated Communities
Non-Fluoridated Niagara Region vs Fluoridated Welland
Costs
Costs of Artificial Water Fluoridation
Fluoridation Costs: 2 False Assumptions
Ethics
Not Ethical - Power Point Presentation
Legal
Government Regulations are Ignored for Fluoridation Products
Fluoride is Unregulated Unapproved Illegal
Municipalities not in compliance with Natural Health Products Regulations
NSF: Peeling off the Layers of Deception
Who Claims Responsibility for Safety?
10 challenges facing the Public Health Service regarding artificial water fluoridation
"Safe" vs "Regulated" vs "Detectable" Contaminant Levels
Ignoring Canadian Laws Puts Canadian Consumers At Risk
Health Canada Illegally Downloading Responsibility for Safety to Provinces and Municipality?
Drinking Water Guidelines - Not Worth the Paper they are Written OnPosition Statements
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) CAPE
Resources
Bibliography of Scientific Literature on Fluoride
History of Fluorine, Fluoride and Fluoridation
Fluoride Fatigue book by Dr. Spittle MB ChB, DPM
Responses to Health Canada 2009 Review " Fluoride in Drinking Water"
Letter - Carole Clinch BA BPHE
Response to Health Canada 2009 Review - Carole Clinch BA BPHE
Omissions - Carole Clinch BA BPHE
Response to Health Canada 2009 Review - Paul Connett, PhD
Fluoride in Drinking Water - Kathleen M. Thiessen, Ph.D.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
International Institute of Concern for Public Health
Ziegelbecker PhD cover letter and annotated bibliography
Osmunson DDS, MPH - 4 parts. 1) Ethics, 2) Lack of Benefit, 3) Exposure & 4) Harm
Fluoride Reviews
1977 Canadian NRC Review: Environmental Fluorides – Quotes
1979 Quebec Ministry of Environment Quotes
1993 US Agency Toxic Substances Disease Registry Quotes
1999 Ontario Ministry of Health & Long Term Care Review Quotes
2000 York Review Chairman letter
2006 US NRC Review: Fluorides in Drinking Water – Quotes
2009 Ontario Environmental Commissioner
posted by Chris Gupta on Monday October 26 2009
updated on Friday March 25 2011URL of this article:
http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2009/10/26/people_for_safe_drinking_water.htm
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