Fluoridation coming at Montreal,Canada

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Subj: Quebec, Montreal may fluoridate 

Date: 2/8/2003 7:36:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Fluoride for drinking water put on city's agenda

 

The Gazette

Thursday, February 06, 2003

 

Fluoridation of drinking water was not part of infrastructure and financing

studies made public yesterday, but the issue is on the city's agenda, at

least for discussion purposes.

Quebec's Public Health Department has asked to discuss possible fluoridation

with the city at a meeting this month.

Most of Montreal, with the exception of several West Island communities, does

not get fluoridated water.

Numerous studies have indicated that fluoridating drinking water can reduce

the cavity rate by up to 50 per cent at very low cost.

Alan de Sousa, Montreal executive committee member in charge of sustainable

development and the environment, said yesterday he will discuss the issue

with Quebec public health officials at a meeting later this month.

De Sousa said he has no opinion on the issue, though he recognizes the

advantages for low-income families - who can't afford fluoride coating for

children's teeth - and has heard concern expressed by opponents to adding

fluoride for all.

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New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation

http://www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof

http://makeashorterlink.com/?D18721943

Fluoride Action Network

http://www.fluoridealert.org

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Subj: Quebec, Montreal may fluoridate 

Date: 2/8/2003 7:36:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

From: <A HREF= " mailto:NYSCOF " >NYSCOF</A>

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BCC: <A HREF= " mailto:Arnoldgore " >Arnoldgore</A>

http://www.canada.com/montreal/news/story.asp?id=4BBCFB17-33B3-4491-B225-42295

1B2BF61

Fluoride for drinking water put on city's agenda

 

The Gazette

Thursday, February 06, 2003

 

Fluoridation of drinking water was not part of infrastructure and financing

studies made public yesterday, but the issue is on the city's agenda, at

least for discussion purposes.

Quebec's Public Health Department has asked to discuss possible fluoridation

with the city at a meeting this month.

Most of Montreal, with the exception of several West Island communities, does

not get fluoridated water.

Numerous studies have indicated that fluoridating drinking water can reduce

the cavity rate by up to 50 per cent at very low cost.

Alan de Sousa, Montreal executive committee member in charge of sustainable

development and the environment, said yesterday he will discuss the issue

with Quebec public health officials at a meeting later this month.

De Sousa said he has no opinion on the issue, though he recognizes the

advantages for low-income families - who can't afford fluoride coating for

children's teeth - and has heard concern expressed by opponents to adding

fluoride for all.

letters@...

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation

http://www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof

http://makeashorterlink.com/?D18721943

Fluoride Action Network

http://www.fluoridealert.org