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UK Against Fluoridation

Saturday, October 21, 2006

USA - Waiting

WISE DECISION: The debate has been raging for some time: Is it safe to add fluoride to Martin County's drinking water?
With county utility officials scheduled to begin implementing this process in January or February, the County Commission took a step back Tuesday, voting unanimously to delay fluoridation amid growing concerns for public safety.
"This is a legitimate public health issue that needs more discussion," Commissioner Lee Weberman said. "There are some people in our community who are legitimately concerned about this."
One of those is Pat Arena, an engineer from Jensen Beach who has brought the fluoridation issue into the forefront of public debate. Arena cites a study by the National Academy of Sciences, released in March, that shows a strong link between fluoride and cancer. These findings, however, are disputed by some health officials.
Clearly, the jury is still out on fluoridated drinking water. And until all the facts have been established, the commission is wise to delay this procedure.

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