A City Hall investigation was told the move could boost oral health ‘in all sectors of society, irrelevant of age’

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Sadiq Khan urged to explore fluoridating London's water

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Should fluoride remain in our water? Stats show that it reduces tooth decay, but some critics argue it may lead to more health issues.

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Fluoride in the water: Safety or health hazard?

A quarter of five-year-olds in the capital had experienced tooth decay

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Calls to add fluoride to London drinking water amid 'sad' figures on tooth decay

Studies show that fluoride in city drinking water helps reduce cavities. But should fluoride be added to everyone’s water source, forcing residents to consume it despite what some feel are risks associated with fluoridation? Probably not. It’s not entirely surprising that some are rebelling against the practice of putting fluoride into city drinking water systems. Last week, ABC News and other national media outlets reported on a study that sugg…

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Our opinion: Not everyone wants fluoride in their water; there’s nothing wrong with that

London Assembly health committee tells mayor the move could play valuable part in improving oral health across the capital

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Call for London's water to be fluoridated

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Summary: The ADA maintains its stance on the safety and benefits of optimally fluoridated water, challenging a recent JAMA Pediatrics meta-analysis associating fluoride exposure with lower IQ. Experts contend the study’s methodology is flawed and references fluoride levels exceeding U.S. recommendations. A District Court ruling also found no certainty that fluoridated water harms public health. Two Key Takeaways: 
The ADA argues that the JAMA Pe…

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Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to hold a review into whether the capital’s water supply should be fluoridated to reduce tooth decay among Londoners. Following a cross-party investigation, the London Assembly’s health committee has, among other recommendations, told the mayor the move could play a valuable part in improving oral health across the capital. Sir Sadiq’s team said he was “concerned about the challenges many Londoners face accessing de…

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Sadiq Khan asked to consider adding fluoride to London’s water to reduce tooth decay

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The lack of fluoridated water supply across the state is further contributing to the growing health disparity between metropolitan and rural Queensland, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told 4RO radio. "Majority of the fluoride water is actually in Southeast Queensland. So that means people in regional and rural Queensland are missing out."

Sadiq Khan urged to explore fluoridating London's water

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