Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience
In reply to the discussion: Youtube scientist C0nc0rdance addresses the pseudo-science against flouridation of drinking water. [View all]Boston_Chemist
(256 posts)Really, also tell me why a propaganda item from a government publication (i.e. Fluoridation is on par with vaccination as a triumph of public health) shouldn't be taken at face value.
Apropos to Europe (the following is to the best of my knowledge):
a. Germany forbids it.
b. The Netherlands nixed it not too long ago.
c. Sweden no longer does it.
d. Not done in Scotland.
e. Not done in Ireland.
f. Huge controversy about it in England.
g. France doesn't include it.
h. Belgium, ditto.
i. Luxembourg, the same.
j. Denmark has apparently never fluoridated its water supplies.
k. Norway had a debate on it, and the conclusion was that it shouldb't be done.
l. Finland doesn't do it, either.\
m. Austria, the same.
n. Czech Republic, also.
So, items a-m, above, would give you a pretty good sample size from which to glean some rates of incidence of dental caries. Perhaps you can come up with some information.
My stance? I feel that the consensus is with me, and that advanced nations actually choose to not add drugs to their municipal water supplies.