USA - Fluoridation plans stir debate in Walker
Fluoridation plans stir debate in Walker
By VIC COUVILLION
Special to The Advocate
Published: Jan 13, 2010
WALKER — The 1950s-era debate over fluoridation of municipal water supplies to fight tooth decay flared anew in Walker, where opponents called on the Board of Aldermen on Monday to reconsider an earlier decision to inject the chemical into the town water supply.
After the procession of speakers had addressed the board, Mayor Bobby Font said his office will continue to inform citizens about the fluoride program which, Font said, will start at an undetermined date.
Walker resident Rebecca Inman, who said she had done extensive research on the issue, told the aldermen that fluoride has been linked to numerous potential health problems.
She asserted that fluoride is a toxic substance that can cause kidney impairment, weaken bones, cause discoloration of the teeth and even decrease the intelligence quotient of children.............................
By VIC COUVILLION
Special to The Advocate
Published: Jan 13, 2010
WALKER — The 1950s-era debate over fluoridation of municipal water supplies to fight tooth decay flared anew in Walker, where opponents called on the Board of Aldermen on Monday to reconsider an earlier decision to inject the chemical into the town water supply.
After the procession of speakers had addressed the board, Mayor Bobby Font said his office will continue to inform citizens about the fluoride program which, Font said, will start at an undetermined date.
Walker resident Rebecca Inman, who said she had done extensive research on the issue, told the aldermen that fluoride has been linked to numerous potential health problems.
She asserted that fluoride is a toxic substance that can cause kidney impairment, weaken bones, cause discoloration of the teeth and even decrease the intelligence quotient of children.............................
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