NZ - Compulsory water fluoridation needed - scientist
By Lucy Warhurst
A leading Kiwi scientist is wading into the water fluoridation debate, saying the Government should make it mandatory.
Professor Mike Berridge says Northland, with some of the worst oral health records in the country, would benefit the most.
Local health experts also agree, saying most tooth disease in the region starts early and gets worse with age.
Kaikohe underwent a two-year fluoridation trial six years ago, but it was discontinued following public consultation despite signs of improved dental health.
Northland oral health adviser Neil Croucher believes it would have a massive positive impact, but a vocal anti-fluoride lobby makes it a controversial issue for local councils across the country.
Watch the video for the full 3 News report.
To write to him the address and email
To write to him the address and email
Prof Mike Berridge
Group Leader
Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
Phone: 04 499 6914 ext 825
Email: mberridge@malaghan.org.nz
Email: mberridge@malaghan.org.nz
Street Address:Malaghan Institute of Medical Research
Central Services Building, Entrance 7
Kelburn Pde, Kelburn Campus
Nearest Fax: 04 499 6915
Central Services Building, Entrance 7
Kelburn Pde, Kelburn Campus
Nearest Fax: 04 499 6915
posted by Bill at
10:06 AM
1 Comments:
Berridge is an insult to the people's intelligence when he claims that they simply don't understand the science. The volumes of scientific evidence and reviews discrediting fluoridation obviously haven't landed on Prof Berridge's doorstep yet. Unless, of course, he's being paid to ignore the findings of the York Review, the 2006 NRC report, the Harvard classification of fluoride as a developmental neurotoxin, the University of Kent research, the recent Cochrane report and even the admission by the WHO that fluoridation is ineffective.
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Carrie, at 17 September, 2015
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