Question: What are your views on fluoride & do you think that a DHB should take a role in this issue? My answer: Personally I think community water fluoridation is an effective way to provide and make health accessible to all. I also know from facts available to me that there is no risk from fluoride in the water. I strongly believe the DHB should take a role in this issue by advocating and promoting the health benefits - safe and affordable way to prevent and reduce tooth decay for everyone. Absolutely DHB should provide information and facts to help community made a robust and enlightening decision whether they want fluoride in their public water or not and at what dosage.. Community water Fluoridation, in my view is one of many ways to assist in reducing health inequalities and improving the health outcomes. It goes a long way to avoid preventable dental health conditions - Recent national NZ study showed that 40% less tooth decay on average for children in fluoridated areas (ministry of Health's NZ Oral Health Survey, 2009.)
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:21:58 +0000