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Ireland | |
An Ireland Government-commissioned report advises that fluoride levels added to water supplies be reduced and proposes further research into fluoridation, according to Irishhealth.com. The long-awaited report of the Forum on Fluoridation is to be published on September 10 in Dublin. The dose reduction is proposed because of the wider ingestion of fluoride today from other sources - mainly by children and adults through regular use of toothpaste, according to Irishhealth.com. "A major High Court action is being taken by medical campaigner, Dr. Andrew Rynne against the State on the issue of fluoridation claiming that it is against the interests of public health due to toxicity. Around three quarters of the population receive fluoridated water, although some county councils have petitioned the government to be allowed not to add fluoride to the water in their areas," reports Irishhealth.com.
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United Kingdom | |
Because poor quality research has been carried out on fluoride and health, British scientists called for more research into the health effects of adding fluoride to drinking water. About five million people in Britain receive water with the fluoride content artificially increased. Another 1.5 million drink naturally fluoridated water. It's unknown whether naturally and artificial fluoride react the same or differently in the human body.
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France | |
France's health products' regulating agency suspended the sale of products containing fluoride salts for the treatment of osteoporosis, it was reported in January 2002. The efficiency of fluoride to treat osteoporosis appeared unfavorable compared to alternative treatments and it poses a risk of fluorosis in the long run.
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Fluoride Ban - Belgium | |
Belgium banned fluoride supplements because excessive use of fluoride increases the risk of osteoporosis, could damage the nervous system and, even Belgian dentists agree, is ineffective when ingested. "Belgian health minister at the time Magda Aelvoet said she was now pressing for a Europe-wide ban, hinting that the removal of supplements was just the first step towards removing the chemical from the food chain," according to the article. Belgium's ban is a result of a report by the health ministry's advisory body. The health ministry plans to present the review to the European Commission this month in a bid to make Europe follow its lead, the article says. According to Nutraingredients.com: According to Nutraingredients.com:
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