USA - End to fluoridation in Vt. city?
End to fluoridation in Vt. city?
Burlington city committee recommends halt
Updated: Friday, 17 Dec 2010, 4:55 PM EST
Published : Friday, 17 Dec 2010, 4:55 PM EST
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A Burlington committee says the Vermont city should stop adding fluoride to the public drinking water system.
The vote by the subcommittee of the Public Works Commission comes despite a 2006 vote by city residents overwhelmingly in favor of fluoridation.
The subcommittee made its decision based on a 2006 study that raised health concerns about fluoride in drinking water.
Burlington began adding fluoride to the water system in 1952. Proponents say fluoridation has been proven to reduce tooth decay and is particularly important to the dental health of those who don't receive regular dental care.
The Burlington Free Press says it would be up to the city council to vote on whether to remove fluoride from drinking water.
Burlington city committee recommends halt
Updated: Friday, 17 Dec 2010, 4:55 PM EST
Published : Friday, 17 Dec 2010, 4:55 PM EST
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A Burlington committee says the Vermont city should stop adding fluoride to the public drinking water system.
The vote by the subcommittee of the Public Works Commission comes despite a 2006 vote by city residents overwhelmingly in favor of fluoridation.
The subcommittee made its decision based on a 2006 study that raised health concerns about fluoride in drinking water.
Burlington began adding fluoride to the water system in 1952. Proponents say fluoridation has been proven to reduce tooth decay and is particularly important to the dental health of those who don't receive regular dental care.
The Burlington Free Press says it would be up to the city council to vote on whether to remove fluoride from drinking water.
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