Fluoride discussed as “known or suspected developmental neurotoxicant” by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility (2000)

Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility REPORT: In Harm’s Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development Chapter 6: Known and Suspected Developmental Neurotoxicants(full PDF) Fluoride  Since the 1950’s, in many communities throughout the US and other areas of the world, fluoride has been added to community drinking water supplies with the intention of reducing tooth decay.…

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Scientific Consensus Statement identifies fluoride as a possible developmental toxin (2007)

In 2007, a Scientific Consensus Statement, developed by the Collaborative on Health and the Environment’s Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (see panel of scientists at the bottom of the page) was issued, outlining the current understanding of links between environmental factors and developmental disabilities in children. Fluoride was discussed as a substance of concern. Fluoride…

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NZ’s Chief Science Advisor Awry

Prime Minister’s science advisor awry  Robert Mann & Ross Forbes We interpolate comments on the PM’s extremist advice.                 What is in the water? Office of the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee URL: Click Here June 12, 2013 In recent weeks we have seen a revival of the…

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Critique by York Review member of the Advisory Panel

The MRC working group report: a critique by the Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, member of the Advisory Panel on the York Review 1. Background 1.1 The NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination published in September 2000 its Systematic Review of Water Fluoridation (University of York Report), having been tasked by Government to answer 5 specific…

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The York Review (2000)

The York Review (2000) was the first attempt at a systematic review of fluoridation research by a balanced panel of respected scientists. No “massive” proof that fluoridation reduced dental decay It did NOT find fluoridation to be safe That it was significantly associated with high levels of fluoride In October 2000, the NHS Centre for Reviews…

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Fluoride Free NZ Quiz

FLUORIDE QUIZ­ — TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE  Published in the Kapiti News January 2013 If you have queries about these questions and answers please email us at Please DO NOT ring Kapiti News. Kapiti News is not able to respond to queries about this quiz.   The fluoride chemical added to drinking water is approved for…

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Fluoridation decision-making in NZ

“The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachments by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding” – Justice Louis Brandeis Fluoridation decision-making in New Zealand: is it really free from decay? Based on an LLB(Hons) Public Law research paper, 2002 G. Mark Atkin B.Sc.; LLB(Hons) This is a condensed version. See full paper…

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Why Fluoridation Should be Ended in New Zealand

Why Fluoridation Should be Ended in New Zealand A statement by Professor Paul Connett, PhD, February 2014.   These are my academic credentials: 1) Cambridge BA (honors) in Natural Sciences 1962. 2) PhD in Chemistry from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA, 1983 These are the details of my professional experience: 1) I taught chemistry at…

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Sodium fluoride (NaF)

Poisons Schedule: 6 (Poison) This material is hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Hazard Category: T: Toxic; Xi: Irritant Risk Phase(s): R25: Toxic if swallowed Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. Subclasses: 6.1 Category…

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NZ Fluoridation Review Timeline

NZ Review of Fluoridation – Dirty Politics? You decide. The original report on behalf of the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor can be read here: Fluoridation Review titled Health effects of water fluoridation: A review of the scientific evidence. The corrected version of the report is found here. Left: Dr Peter…

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