USA - Fluoride study supports water supply concerns
Fluoride study supports water supply concerns
First published: Monday, November 6, 2006
The Oct. 17 article by Marc Parry, "Restarting the fluoride debate," was brought to our attention by concerned residents in and near Albany. Our New York state capital at Albany has remained unfluoridated, thanks to concerned legislators and citizens, stemming back to then-Mayor Corning, well known for his opposition to fluoridation.
A local dentist, Dr. Hart, has made numerous unsuccessful attempts over the years to persuade local legislators to mandate fluoridation. We are pleased to note that in spite of Dr. Hart's strong belief in fluoridation, he is taking seriously the latest study out of Harvard (corroborating previous studies) showing a strong link between drinking fluoridated tap water to osteosarcoma (a frequently fatal bone cancer, particularly in young boys).
We are also pleased that Dr. Hart, in spite of his defense of fluoridation, is giving consideration to lowering the recommended level of fluoride to public water supplies. The latest government-sponsored study by the highly regarded National Research Council (NRC), part of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), is now reporting to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the maximum contaminant level of fluoride in public drinking water is too high and does not protect the population. Scientists well versed on the subject are recommending a fluoride level down to zero.
PAUL S. BEEBER, ESQ.
President and General Counsel
New York State Coalition
Opposed to Fluoridation Inc. (NYSCOF)
Old Bethpage
First published: Monday, November 6, 2006
The Oct. 17 article by Marc Parry, "Restarting the fluoride debate," was brought to our attention by concerned residents in and near Albany. Our New York state capital at Albany has remained unfluoridated, thanks to concerned legislators and citizens, stemming back to then-Mayor Corning, well known for his opposition to fluoridation.
A local dentist, Dr. Hart, has made numerous unsuccessful attempts over the years to persuade local legislators to mandate fluoridation. We are pleased to note that in spite of Dr. Hart's strong belief in fluoridation, he is taking seriously the latest study out of Harvard (corroborating previous studies) showing a strong link between drinking fluoridated tap water to osteosarcoma (a frequently fatal bone cancer, particularly in young boys).
We are also pleased that Dr. Hart, in spite of his defense of fluoridation, is giving consideration to lowering the recommended level of fluoride to public water supplies. The latest government-sponsored study by the highly regarded National Research Council (NRC), part of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), is now reporting to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the maximum contaminant level of fluoride in public drinking water is too high and does not protect the population. Scientists well versed on the subject are recommending a fluoride level down to zero.
PAUL S. BEEBER, ESQ.
President and General Counsel
New York State Coalition
Opposed to Fluoridation Inc. (NYSCOF)
Old Bethpage
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