Kapiti News

Fluoridati­on in water

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I would like Mr Woods, June 13, to explain to me how a natural mineral, found in all water, ground, plants, and the air, is a toxic chemical? A recent study carried out by the National Toxicology Program in the USA found that community water fluoridati­on (CWF) levels did not cause any difference­s in the exposed groups, and no exposure related difference­s in behavioral tests.

So really when you have authoritat­ive studies done like this it puts any fears to bed, about CWF being in any way toxic in the levels used.

In NZ research has shown a reduction of 40 per cent in dental decay over a lifetime, for adolescent­s in areas with CWF. And 30 percent reduction for people 45 and over

CHRIS PRICE PALMERSTON NORTH

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