1. Say NO to Mass Medication
www.fluoridealert.org for more information
No toxicological studies have been done
No health and safety studies have been
done on water fluoridation in Australia.
on industrial grade chemicals used for
Fluoride!
 In healthy adults 50% of ingested fluoride
is retained in the body. In young children
80% is retained. (Eksterand et al. Adv Dent Res
1994b;8:175–80) Say NO to
 Too much fluoride poisoning fluoridation
Email: info@qawf.org
 Baby formula made up with fluoridated water for more information
is no longer considered safe (American Dental
fluoridation
Assoc. Nov 2006)
Water fluoridation is MASS MEDICATION and
 Up to 40% of the community will develop violates the right of people to choose their
fluorosis at Qld fluoridation levels (York Review, medication.
2000; Fluoridation of Drinking Water; A Systemic Review of
its Efficacy and Safety)
NO deficiency state is known from lack of
 1% of the population displays sensitivity to
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fluoride. It is not a nutrient (National Research Council
fluoride in various ways eg.dermatitis,
This brochure prepared by Queenslanders for Safe Water, Air,& Food
The fluoridation chemicals used are waste
(1993). "Health Effects of Ingested Fluoride") Fluoridated
plants and contain arsenic, lead, mercury
headaches, nausea and abdominal pain water used to make up infant formula contains
products from aluminium and fertilizer
(Journal of Dental Medicine 16: 190-99).
100 to 200 times more fluoride than breast milk.
Inc. PO BOX 149 Archerfield QLD. 4108 www.qawf.org
 Only 1% of fluoridated water is drunk. The
Scientists and health professionals in many
rest is used in industry or domestically.
Facebook page: Bundaberg – Say no to Fluoride
countries oppose water fluoridation because of
and hydrogen fluoride residue
Fluoridation is inefficient and costly. (Pine
Rivers Shire Council, 2005) its toxicity.
 Most countries have rejected water Fluoride is not recommended for anyone with
fluoridation while Australia and USA still kidney failure, in pregnancy or breast feeding
(MIMS 2006, Information on Medicines in Australia)
promote it. European countries that have
ceased water fluoridation have no increase
in tooth decay Would your doctor prescribe a medication for -
an unseen patient
 The Australian Dental Association (ADA)
Mob 0418 777 112
medical history unknown
aggressively promotes fluoridation but in dose controlled only by thirst
2006 the ADA denied any liability for any with no right of refusal
harm caused by water fluoridation for a lifetime
 Water fluoridation is MASS MEDICATION Why should your local council or government
denying FREEDOM OF CHOICE and
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INFORMED CONSENT
dictate your medication?

2. Harm to Babies Harm to Health Water Fluoridation is
Mother’s milk is very low in fluoride. Hip Fractures - Ingested fluoride NOT EFFECTIVE
Queensland statistics show little difference in
accumulates in bones causing brittleness
The American Dental Association and dental decay rates for permanent teeth when
and can increase risk of hip fractures. It also
Centers for Disease Control (USA) now comparing fluoridated to non-fluoridated areas.
may cause joint stiffness and pain (National
advise – Research Council, USA (2006)) Townsville - artificially fluoridated for 40 years - has
similar decay rates to non-fluoridated Queensland
Baby formulas made up with fluoridated Bone Cancer – Boys in fluoridated regions. For 12 year old children, averages for
tap water increases risk of fluorosis communities have 5 times more risk of bone Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) follows.
cancer (Bassin E. 2006; Cancer, Causes, Control)
Fluoride causes fluorosis, damaging teeth DMFT of 1.0 = average of one decayed tooth The
and bones (World Health Org.) Thyroid Function – Fluoride disrupts higher the DMFT rate = more decay
thyroid function resulting in serious medical
What is Fluorosis? problems (Nat. Research Council 2006) Queensland Dental Health Survey 2002
Local Areas of DMFT
Permanent white or brownish Lowered Intelligence –Researchers Comparison Rates
scarring of tooth enamel suggest fluoride should now be regarded as
The first visible sign of fluoride an “Emerging Neurotoxin” because of its Fluoridated Townsville 1.38
poisoning ability to lower IQ in children (The Lancet Rockhampton 0.76
Medical Journal Vol.368, Dec 2006 and Harvard Mackay 0.93
Mild University research published July 2012) Gold Coast 1.02
Brisbane North 1.28
Fluorosis Poor Kidney Function and Non -Fluoridated
Sunshine Coast 1.44
Areas in Qld
Fluoride Poisoning Mount Isa 1.58
Toowoomba 1.92
Logan/Beaudesert 1.95
World Wide Comparisons, WHO 2007
Moderate
To Severe USA 1.28
One in seven Australians have poor kidney Fluoridated Ireland 1.1
Fluorosis
function due to high blood pressure, diabetes Australia 0.95
and obesity (Kidney Health, Australia). Switzerland 0.9
These individuals have limited ability to Denmark 0.9
excrete fluoride and are at greater risk of Sweden 1.1
Marks on the teeth indicate what is Non - Fluoridated
associated health problems (Bansal R, Tiwari Belgium 1.1
happening in the bone. The more fluoride SC; 2006) Italy 1.1
you drink the worse the effects. Finland 1.2
Increased blood lead levels – there
Say NO to water is published scientific evidence linking Silico-
Fluoride treated water to increased blood
Benefits of water fluoridation are over-stated. Tooth
brushing and diets low in sugar are the true oral
fluoridation! lead levels in children. health solutions. There is no need to fluoridate our
drinking water.