Increased risk of dementia, from fluoride in water?
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A1Sailor
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Is this a boaty thread?
There was a famous/infamous case in the West of Scotland where an individual (an elderly lady, I think; in the 1970's I think) objected to proposals to add fluoride to the water supply, it went to court, and she was successful. Those who wished their children to have the benefits of additional fluoride had to use dietary supplements - drops in infancy then tablets until aged ~7-8. The aim is to provide protection to the "adult" teeth when they develop - not the deciduous ones. It isn't difficult to do this, but you do need to avoid them getting too much fluoride since "fluorosis" can indeed occur. If supplementing dietary fluoride you should provide non-fluoride toothpaste - since you don't want them eating/swallowing toothpaste containing fluoride!
There was a famous/infamous case in the West of Scotland where an individual (an elderly lady, I think; in the 1970's I think) objected to proposals to add fluoride to the water supply, it went to court, and she was successful. Those who wished their children to have the benefits of additional fluoride had to use dietary supplements - drops in infancy then tablets until aged ~7-8. The aim is to provide protection to the "adult" teeth when they develop - not the deciduous ones. It isn't difficult to do this, but you do need to avoid them getting too much fluoride since "fluorosis" can indeed occur. If supplementing dietary fluoride you should provide non-fluoride toothpaste - since you don't want them eating/swallowing toothpaste containing fluoride!
jerrytug
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Whackadoodle conspiracy theory questions in the "Lounge", innit?
John.edwards
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I was on the Australian government committee that looked at Fluoride in drinking water 3 months ago. This sort of story has little credence. biggest issue remains the view by some that fluoridation at source is an infringement of civil liberties and choice. the 'health' issues are an alternative way to attack fluoridation but are largely a distraction. dental fluorosis is the major side effect seen with fluoridation and this is a cosmetic rather than toxicological issue.
Lakesailor
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Telegraph are playing the DM game here
It doesn't appear to matter where posts are put now, judging by the number of boaty posts in the Lounge.
It doesn't appear to matter where posts are put now, judging by the number of boaty posts in the Lounge.
Davy_S
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Could I ask what is your considered opinion on Sir Les Patterson?, I always found him to be quite plausable.
DanWash
Member
Given that we've no idea what causes dementia I think this, well rubbish, frankly.
jimbaerselman
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Preved by the facts that:
(a) this is a Daily Telegrah publication
(b) quoting a Daily Mail PR blurb
(c) about a scientist looking to finance another year or two work by harnessing the "anti flouro" lobby:
Of course the possible effects are uncertain. No one bothered to look. That's because the probable effects are positive, or known.
Now, lets think of a few more "possible effects which are uncertain" which I may be able to pull a research grant for. The effect of aluminium cooking utensils on Alzheimers? Strongly backed by the stainless steel lobby - dismissed due to lack of evidence - after suitable research expenditure . . .
Now, lets think of a suitable sailing research project to get back on (forum) topic.
Do aluminium masts increase the incidence of Dementia among cruising folk? I've noticed a strong correlation between years at sea and loss of memory. There's a possiblity that aluminium masts may have caused this. Please, can I have a research grant to ensure that this potential serious cruising hazard does not exist?
Pause.
Is it possible to prove a negative?
Nice income, eh.
Stir the worries, take the cash, even if the outcome is not provable.
Lakesailor
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Seems to be the way of scientists these days. (Ref: MMGW)
