12 June 2013

'Open Letter' / OIA to Professor Sir Peter Gluckman from Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright:

"Upon what 'science' are you relying to support fluoride in water?"

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER’S SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, KNZM FRSNZ FMedSci FRS

Chief Science Advisor

Dear Professor,

I read with interest your following 'Media Release':

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1306/S00035/sir-peter-gluckman-statement-of-flouride.htm

"Media release

12 June 2013

“The science of fluoride in water is effectively settled. It has been one of the most thoroughly worked questions in public health science over many decades,” says Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

In a statement released today on the issue of fluoride in public water supplies, Sir Peter reiterates the scientific facts, saying “it is absolutely clear that at doses used in New Zealand to adjust the natural level to one that is consistent with beneficial effects (0.7-1.0mg/litre), there is no health risk from fluoride in the water.”

So why is there any issue at all?

Sir Peter points to the importance of the values debate around fluoridation, but warns that this should not be misrepresented as a scientific debate. ..."

Can you please provide the information which confirms you have read the following research:

1) http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2013/439490/

"..chronic effects of fluoride involve alterations in the chemical activity of calcium by the fluoride ion. Natural calcium fluoride with low solubility and toxicity from ingestion is distinct from fully soluble toxic industrial fluorides ..."

"Industrial fluoride ingested from treated water enters saliva at levels too low to affect dental caries. Blood levels during lifelong consumption can harm heart, bone, brain, and even developing teeth enamel.

The widespread policy known as water fluoridation is discussed in light of these findings.  ...."

2) http://www.slweb.org/50reasons.html

50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation

Dr. Paul Connett

Professor of Chemistry

St. Lawrence University, NY 13617

FYI - I have spent some hundreds of hours researching the decisions of the Ministry of Health and Watercare Services to use Waikato river water as a 'raw' source of drinking water supplies for the Auckland region.

I respectfully suggest that you  read the following  document which I prepared for a meeting of the Auckland City  Council  Finance  and Business Committee back in October 2002, so that you can understand why a number of persons, such as myself, do NOT trust either the Ministry of Health, or Watercare Services Ltd, when it comes to safeguarding public health and drinking water supplies.

http://www.occupyaucklandvsaucklandcouncilappeal.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Waikato-Amended-ACC-Presentation-18-10-02.pdf

FYI - as a 2013 Auckland Mayoral candidate, I do NOT support the fluoridation of public drinking water supplies.

Penny Bright

'Anti-corruption / anti-privatisation' campaigner.

http://www.occupyaucklandvsaucklandcouncilappeal.org.nz/?page_id=152

ENDS

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