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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
North America's water fluoridation debate: Battleground Austin
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NaturalNews
As a result of a year-long public outcry against water fluoridation in Austin, TX, the City Council held its second public meeting on the issue May 18, which attracted a standing-room only crowd.
Water fluoridation is a policy endorsed by numerous global health organizations, most notably the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Controversy surrounding the practice has grown in recent years, however, as an increasing number of scientists and
health
professionals argue that fluoride in
drinking water
causes many negative health effects, especially when looked at beyond
dental
health to the impact on the whole body.
(City of Austin water policy concern grows)
Areas in the U.S. and Canada, most recently Calgary with 1.1 million
people
, have already stopped
fluoridation
and U.S. cities such as Austin, Denver, CO and Boulder, CO, which are considering the fluoridation issue currently, may follow suit. This could cause a domino effect across North America and bring
water fluoridation
to a halt permanently, according to Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Dr. Paul Connett, who attended Austin's meeting.
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