See also Scientific and Government Reviews and timeline of major developments (PDF – print and distribute!) Professionals’ Statement Calling for an End to Water Fluoridation (over 4,000 signers) “It is time for the US, and the few remaining fluoridating countries, to recognize that fluoridation is outdated, has serious risks that far outweigh any minor benefits, violates sound…
Read detailsKapiti Coast Stop Fluoridation Campaign Qucik Facts: Fluoridation started in Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati in the early 1970s. No fluoridation in Otaki or Paekaekariki. Fluoridation chemical used is hydrofluorosilicic acid, costing around $40,000 pa. See here for sources of public unfluoridated supplies. Public consultation on Draft Annual Plan starts 26 March 2014 until 28th April…
Read detailsLower Hutt Campaign Mary Byrne explains why Petone’s water is non fluoridated, see short video. How the Wellington supplies connect The Te Marua supply services Upper Hutt and Stokes Valley and then goes through to Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville and then parts of Wellington. Waterloo supply services all of Lower Hutt except Wainuiomata and Stokes Valley. The…
Read detailsOtago Campaign 2016 1 July 2015 Otago Daily Times Fluoride delay A decision on adding fluoride in Ranfurly’s water supply will be delayed for up to 14 years. The Central Otago District Council agreed yesterday to put the issue on the ”back burner” until after it meets national drinking water standards. The Maniototo Community Board voted in…
Read detailsAuckland Campaign 2016 How to become involved: URGENT: HELP STOP GOVT PROPOSAL FOR NATIONWIDE MANDATORY FLUORIDATION Sign up to receive Fluoride Free NZ Posts – see Subscribe via email on the right side of this page. Join the Auckland Facebook page Donate a minimum of $5 per month to Fluoride Free NZ Contact your local…
Read detailsThe Fluoridation Experiment Should Cease by Robert Mann I made a paid hobby, in my academic career, of publicising several health hazards. The first, in 1971 – aerial spraying of 2,4,5-T – provoked anti-fluoridation activists to accost me for help. I wouldn’t have anything to do with them; Prof Edson (Otago) had looked into fluoridation…
Read detailsThe social injustice caused by fluoridation will not be ignored, much to the disappointment of fluoridation promoters. The issue is only gaining traction and momentum. In April 2011 there was a call for a repeal of mandatory fluoridation laws in Georgia by former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor, Andrew Young, who said: “My father was…
Read detailsDr. Kathleen Theissen (risk analyst and senior scientist at SENES Oak Ridge): “The NRC committee put together a very thorough evaluation of fluoride exposure in the US, much of which would be applicable also for NZ. “The NRC committee said, unanimously, that 4 ppm (4 mg/L) of fluoride is not protective of human health and…
Read detailsConfirmation of and explanations for elevated blood lead and other disorders in children exposed to water disinfection and fluoridation chemicals This paper includes detailed rebuttals to the following papers, which allege “virtually complete dissociation” of silicofluorides into harmless silica and fluoride compounds: Urbansky and Schock, 2000; Macek et al., 2006; Morris/Finney et al., 2006. Coplan…
Read detailsThe effect of fluoride on the physiology of the pineal gland Jennifer Anne Luke, 1997. A dissertation submitted to the School of Biological Sciences, University of Surrey. (See study or more excerpts) Abstract: “The results from this study are important because the pineal gland is obviously a hitherto unrealized target for chronic fluoride-toxicity.” “Changes in…
Read detailsDecreased intelligence in children and exposure to fluoride and arsenic in drinking water Rocha-Amador D, Navarro ME, Carrizales L, Morales R, Calderón J. Cad Saude Publica. 2007;23 Suppl 4:S579-87. (See study) Arsenic is a common contaminant in the fluoridating chemicals added to drinking water, particularly hydrofluorosilicic acid. In NZ, authorities have argued that the…
Read detailsConfirmation of and explanations for elevated blood lead and other disorders in children exposed to water disinfection and fluoridation chemicals This paper includes detailed rebuttals to the following papers, which allege “virtually complete dissociation” of silicofluorides into harmless silica and fluoride compounds: Urbansky and Schock, 2000; Macek et al., 2006; Morris/Finney et al., 2006. Coplan…
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